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LV54 YCK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,378 mi
Last recorded185,378 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 YCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 185,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 169,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 169,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 153,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 153,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 142,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,038 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front pads 3/4 worn

Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,278 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,492 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,908 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 19 Apr 2010 44,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,869 miles

serious damage to n/s/f tyre (marked) although not deep enough to reach plies.

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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LV54 YCK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV54 YCK, 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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LV54 YCK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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