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RA05 YGV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,387 mi
Last recorded128,387 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,028 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 114,025 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both Rear Tyres is worn on the edges

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside front HeadLamp light Source is slightly Reduce.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,807 miles

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 6 Mar 2012 96,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 88,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,065 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 62,061 miles

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

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

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

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 YGV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGV, 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

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What year was RA05 YGV registered?

RA05 YGV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is RA05 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 YGV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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