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EX55 JYC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 163,348 miles

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

Offside Front foglight inop.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hangers weak /broken.

all coil springs corroded.

engine oil leak.

Fail 21 Nov 2024 163,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front foglight inop.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hangers weak /broken.

Rear heatshields loose.

all coil springs corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,179 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust insecure.

engine oil leak.

Fail 21 Nov 2023 155,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust insecure.

engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hangers weak.

engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,772 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 127,348 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,145 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,294 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

stains around pas rack and pipes to rack

Fail 14 Nov 2019 121,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust hangers corroded

stains around pas rack and pipes to rack

Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,104 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,369 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 108,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,056 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f wheel slight bind

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 98,052 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,047 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear indicators fading

service light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,068 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has three nails in tread

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,418 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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EX55 JYC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EX55 JYC, 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 EX55 JYC registered?

EX55 JYC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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