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OE05 YCF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,211 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,845 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,076 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,726 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,933 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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OE05 YCF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE05 YCF, 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 OE05 YCF registered?

OE05 YCF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is OE05 YCF safe to buy?

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