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OY05 YXA

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 45,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 44,708 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,460 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 41,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,066 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 36,040 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,622 miles

the nearside front tyre is cut on the inner side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,185 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,666 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,254 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 YXA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YXA, 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 OY05 YXA registered?

OY05 YXA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is OY05 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 YXA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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