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DK55 YNB

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,368 mi
Last recorded109,368 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,368 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,300 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,179 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc scored

top engine cover and inlet mainfold damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc scored

top engine cover and inlet mainfold damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,151 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,854 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,853 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly smearing

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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DK55 YNB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK55 YNB, 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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DK55 YNB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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