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DA05 YGY

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,229 mi
Last recorded120,229 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,620 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 118,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 115,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,177 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 106,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,108 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,125 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,210 miles

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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DA05 YGY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA05 YGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 YGY registered?

DA05 YGY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DA05 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 YGY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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