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GY55 XYE

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,884 mi
Last recorded131,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,884 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 131,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 119,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Wearing on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 119,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Wearing on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,830 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Os rear alloy is out of shape

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Os rear alloy is out of shape

Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os rear alloy wheel is out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster is not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster is not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed And has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os rear alloy wheel is out of shape

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,561 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes are slightly worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 104,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front lower arm rear bushes are slightly worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,632 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes are perishing and have slight movement

Os rear alloy is out of shape

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,524 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm has relative movement at its fixing (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,961 miles

Ns front lower arm rear bush is perishing and has movement

Rear indicators are pale

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Os rear tyre has worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,954 miles

Os rear tyre has worn to 3mm [205/50/17w]

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,422 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,404 miles

suspect w/washer reservoir leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2008 27,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect w/washer reservoir leaking

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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GY55 XYE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc 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 GY55 XYE, 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 GY55 XYE registered?

GY55 XYE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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