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RX05 YYF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,598 mi
Last recorded146,598 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,598 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded

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

Power steering rack damp

Fail 24 Nov 2023 146,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,545 miles

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

Surface rust to exhaust system

Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 130,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shaft play in top gland (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp on minimum setting and adjuster inop advise replacement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 123,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 121,744 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 121,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 110,863 miles

Front discs lipped

O/S/R spring corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 10 May 2016 110,863 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner

EML light on

Front discs lipped

O/S/R spring corroded

Rear discs corroded

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 May 2015 100,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 100,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 93,523 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

noise from around aux. belt/ A/C compressor area

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2013 85,747 miles

Front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,736 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 31,649 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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RX05 YYF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX05 YYF, 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 RX05 YYF registered?

RX05 YYF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is RX05 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YYF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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