MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear PETROL CAP DAMAGE BUT STILL SEALING OK .
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge, also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front exhaust mount detached but system still secure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge, also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front exhaust mount detached but system still secure
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge also cracking on both shoulders
Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge also cracking on both shoulders
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
engine management light illuminated on dash board
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
engine management light illuminated on dash board
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake discs worn & corroded
Front brake pads worn approx 75%
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50/17
engine management light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F runing light n/w
both rear tyres feathering on inner edge
N/S/F runing light n/w
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres feathering on inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip in windscreen
full engine cover and under tray fitted
n/s/r tyre is on 2mm and both rear tyres are slightly distorted
wipers are smeary
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HV05 YYG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HV05 YYG, 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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HV05 YYG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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