MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (18%)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (18%)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
N/s/f tyre 2mm left
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
front brake discs worn
Power steering fluid is low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres wear on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres wear on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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