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CX55 YYT

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 100,536 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning inadequate repair (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Inadequate repair (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,750 miles

o/s mirror casing missing but no sharp edges

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,247 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,247 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body/side repeat lense (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,662 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,912 miles

nearside and offside rear stabilizer bar bushes are slightly perished

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 26,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,833 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

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 YYT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

CX55 YYT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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