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OY05 YXD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,726 mi
Last recorded114,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 114,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,553 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 102,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,659 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hangers at flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driveshaft carrier bearing slightly rough but not excessive.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

rear Exhaust Mount corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

nearside Headlamp aim won't adjust

rear Exhaust Mount corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,658 miles

Offside Rear starting to perish

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,474 miles

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

tailpipe mount broken

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

tailpipe mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,552 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,719 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,401 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 YXD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXD, 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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What year was OY05 YXD registered?

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

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