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HG05 YGX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,992 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 88,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 88,166 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in protective coating unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 86,650 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in protective coating unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,821 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,848 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,342 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,449 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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HG05 YGX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG05 YGX, 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 HG05 YGX registered?

HG05 YGX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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