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PE05 YNK

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,729 mi
Last recorded168,729 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 168,729 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 164,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 161,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 154,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 148,723 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 148,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 141,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 136,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 128,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,762 miles

n/s/r tyre unevan wear inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,239 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 71,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,706 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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PE05 YNK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE05 YNK, 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 PE05 YNK registered?

PE05 YNK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2005.

Is PE05 YNK safe to buy?

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