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OY05 YXJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,644 mi
Last recorded64,644 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 64,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 63,422 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 63,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 56,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 55,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 55,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,502 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012
Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,608 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 YXJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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