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LT55 YSF

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 141,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 141,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,858 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,202 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,451 miles

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

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 wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 120,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 110,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 108,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,754 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 92,880 miles

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

both rear brake discs slight corroded and worn out

both rear tyres wall are getting perished

exhaust heat plate slight loose need attention

near side rear wheel bearing minor noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,708 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,698 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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LT55 YSF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT55 YSF, 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 LT55 YSF registered?

LT55 YSF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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