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EX05 TYT

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,790 mi
Last recorded185,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 185,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP BROKEN BUT STILL SEALING

NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP LENS CRACKED

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR TAILPIPE EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED AWAY BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT SHOCKS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE BALD AND NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE BALD / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 181,176 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,066 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 173,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 162,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 147,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 132,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 116,508 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,914 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,794 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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EX05 TYT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX05 TYT, 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 EX05 TYT registered?

EX05 TYT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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