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PJ05 YMX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic side skirts fitted

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 123,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion under car

Fail 5 Oct 2018 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion under car

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,874 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,974 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,618 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,293 miles

f/o/s marker light out

rear most exhaust bracket rotted off

Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f/o/s marker light out

rear most exhaust bracket rotted off

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,585 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,914 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,974 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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PJ05 YMX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ05 YMX, 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 PJ05 YMX registered?

PJ05 YMX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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