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GN55 YYA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 YYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 194,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 191,036 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 191,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 167,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,071 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 138,103 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 137,786 miles

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

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 118,775 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 118,774 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,242 miles

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

both rear tyres tread getting low

Fail 28 Apr 2018 112,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,518 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,840 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2016 96,840 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

unable to open the boot

Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 77,869 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 77,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,692 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,327 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,471 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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GN55 YYA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN55 YYA, 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 GN55 YYA registered?

GN55 YYA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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