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LF55 YPH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,043 mi
Last recorded130,043 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,043 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component @ rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 130,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component @ rack (2.1.5 (a))

boot not opening

Fail 28 Oct 2020 130,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No washer liquid to screen. (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak at steering rack turret. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake very poor effort recorded. Dangerous due to offside parking brake inoperative totally.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,892 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak/dampness at bottom of steering rack turret. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak/dampness at bottom of steering rack turret. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,922 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,580 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 111,773 miles

play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 29 May 2015 105,052 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 105,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,070 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both left hand and right hand rear seat belts only partialy tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both left hand and right hand rear seat belts only partialy tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,125 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)

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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LF55 YPH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF55 YPH, 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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LF55 YPH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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