MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
Slight play at nearside steering rack ball joint
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
boyh front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
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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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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