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MJ55 YGD

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,125 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 94,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,686 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery tray corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,686 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 51,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,785 miles

osf tyre low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,348 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,343 miles

brake discs slightly rusty due to vehicle been stood

front tyres low on tread

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 YGD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ55 YGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ55 YGD registered?

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

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