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MT05 YUC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,548 mi
Last recorded121,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 116,162 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 116,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,797 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive D/Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,347 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (18%)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (18%)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,970 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,487 miles

N/s/f tyre 2mm left

Fail 17 Jul 2015 74,487 miles

N/s/f tyre 2mm left

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,644 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,644 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,507 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2011 48,272 miles

Power steering fluid is low

Pass 15 May 2010 39,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2009 32,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 26,400 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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MT05 YUC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MT05 YUC, 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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MT05 YUC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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