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RA05 YGO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,307 mi
Last recorded120,307 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,208 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,329 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 55,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,789 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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RA05 YGO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YGO, 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 RA05 YGO registered?

RA05 YGO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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