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RJ55 YTY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

212,657 mi
Last recorded212,657 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 212,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 207,985 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 198,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 184,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 166,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 166,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 150,002 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corrded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,032 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,318 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 108,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,720 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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RJ55 YTY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ55 YTY, 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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RJ55 YTY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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