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LD55 YPX

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,364 mi
Last recorded122,364 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 122,364 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,255 miles

Front both front brake discs worn/liped

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn inner tread edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn inner tread edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread edge

Rear both rear tyres perishing in tread

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front brake discs worn/liped

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn inner tread edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn inner tread edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread edge

Rear both rear tyres perishing in tread

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,087 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes splitting/have play

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,087 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes splitting/have play

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,481 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine had NO oil in it

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,882 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 40,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,046 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 17,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 7,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,171 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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LD55 YPX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LD55 YPX, 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 LD55 YPX registered?

LD55 YPX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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