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MT05 YUD

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,835 mi
Last recorded116,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,089 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,424 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,940 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,504 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 YUD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT05 YUD, 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 MT05 YUD registered?

MT05 YUD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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