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CX55 YYS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,523 mi
Last recorded139,523 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 139,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 135,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 129,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,507 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 114,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long hand brake travel

Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long hand brake travel

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,677 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

damage to nearside door mirror

front screen damage

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,354 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

chip in windscreen

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s repeater lamp damaged

slight oil leak from gearbox

steering damp slightly damp

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,151 miles

front brake pads 60/70% worn

rear brake pads 75% worn

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads 60/70% worn

rear brake pads 75% worn

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,772 miles

screen damage

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,124 miles

chip in screen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CX55 YYS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX55 YYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX55 YYS registered?

CX55 YYS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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