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PX05 YUY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,943 mi
Last recorded172,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 172,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components removed the ball (6.1.6 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 162,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deep cracks in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2018 162,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam slow in working main and dip beam (1.7.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre deep cracks in tread

Offside Front side light slow in working

Pass 12 May 2016 154,545 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 142,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 124,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 117,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 109,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 89,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,229 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 YUY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YUY, 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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PX05 YUY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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