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OY05 YLX

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,314 mi
Last recorded157,314 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 157,314 miles

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

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

play/knock o/s/f drop link

slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot

slight play n/s/r drop link

Pass 3 Mar 2018 141,093 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust centre section and back box slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

n/s number plate light slightly dim

n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure, clip a bit loose

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

o/s mirror body damaged

o/s/f side light dim, close to/on limit

o/s/r tyre low/close to bald inner edge

outer n/s/f wheel dented

slight play n/s/r drop link

slight split/grease leak n/s inner cv boot

n/s/f tyre worn low, on legal limit, bald/thin outer edge, bald thin inner edge, close to cords

o/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit, bald/thin inner edge, close to cords

Pass 4 Mar 2017 125,374 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust centre and back boxes corroded, not blowing and heat shields loose

inner faces front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low, close to limit, bald/thin inner edge

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight play n/s/r drop link

Fail 4 Mar 2017 125,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust centre and back boxes corroded, not blowing and heat shields loose

inner faces front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low, close to limit, bald/thin inner edge

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight play n/s/r drop link

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,809 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,899 miles

Slight play at nearside steering rack ball joint

Fail 18 Oct 2011 75,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play at nearside steering rack ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,632 miles

boyh front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,602 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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OY05 YLX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY05 YLX, 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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OY05 YLX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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