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RA55 YXU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 126,597 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,719 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,041 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,629 miles

rear exhaust box rusted and outer casing peeling off

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,708 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads 75 percent wear

Fail 29 Nov 2018 86,707 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads 75 percent wear

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,578 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

parking brake lever travel

some water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,703 miles

parking brake travel

some water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner side bulb not working

nearside rear belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner side bulb not working

nearside rear belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,502 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 34,383 miles

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

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,704 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RA55 YXU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA55 YXU, 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 RA55 YXU registered?

RA55 YXU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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