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EN54 YXY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 YXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,759 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 81,756 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,670 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,891 miles

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,889 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,029 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,857 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,250 miles

Only one horn working.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,285 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Dec 2012 39,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,578 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,329 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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EN54 YXY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN54 YXY, 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 EN54 YXY registered?

EN54 YXY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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