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EK55 YJU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,055 mi
Last recorded155,055 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 155,055 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Sep 2017 144,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,648 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 140,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,595 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 136,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,961 miles

child safety seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 106,140 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,280 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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EK55 YJU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJU, 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 EK55 YJU registered?

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

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