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EX55 JYJ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,531 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 90,530 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,852 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,053 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,910 miles

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,402 miles

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,568 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 JYJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX55 JYJ, 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 EX55 JYJ registered?

EX55 JYJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is EX55 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 JYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 JYJ have outstanding finance?

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