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MT05 YUF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 129,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 97,257 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 97,256 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,036 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,435 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,500 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 YUF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YUF, 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 MT05 YUF registered?

MT05 YUF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 YUF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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