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MC05 YOX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,335 mi
Last recorded182,335 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 182,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/sand o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure system still supported

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2022 169,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 158,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 158,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 152,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function upper shock mount (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 143,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear support no connected (corrosion), and silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Faulty bonnet lock

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,557 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 130,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,363 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Sep 2017 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,946 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 74,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,588 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,195 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,995 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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MC05 YOX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MC05 YOX, 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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MC05 YOX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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