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PX05 YTY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,771 mi
Last recorded24,771 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,771 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 24,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 6 Nov 2017 24,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,215 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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PX05 YTY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PX05 YTY, 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 PX05 YTY registered?

PX05 YTY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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