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EK55 YJL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 148,036 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 138,987 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 130,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,973 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 102,973 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,246 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,480 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,018 miles

service and anti-skid service warnings are on

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 27 Jun 2015 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

service and anti-skid service warnings are on

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,890 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2014 59,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,154 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,575 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,618 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 23,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front wiper blades starting to streak

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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EK55 YJL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK55 YJL, 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 EK55 YJL registered?

EK55 YJL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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