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MJ55 YFY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 108,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing from inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,931 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 92,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 89,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 86,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 82,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 79,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 May 2011 75,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,119 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,085 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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MJ55 YFY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ55 YFY, 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 MJ55 YFY registered?

MJ55 YFY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MJ55 YFY safe to buy?

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