CarVerify

Free Car Check

RA05 YGN

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,986 mi
Last recorded79,986 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,159 miles

advise head lamp out put low advise rear indicators faded advise osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,159 miles

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

advise head lamp out put low advise rear indicators faded advise osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,909 miles

advise front wish bone bushes split

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,192 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,542 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

o/s/f driveshaft bearing noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

o/s/f driveshaft bearing noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 37,138 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RA05 YGN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 YGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA05 YGN?

You can check the full history of RA05 YGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RA05 YGN registered?

RA05 YGN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is RA05 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 YGN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA05 YGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RA05 YGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.