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RY05 VYS

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

243,663 mi
Last recorded243,663 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 243,663 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 233,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 226,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 220,412 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 220,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 212,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 204,900 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 192,653 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (both front t close to limit) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 182,042 miles

Radiator leaking

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 182,018 miles

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

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 169,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2016 169,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 169,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 156,745 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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 10 Mar 2014 145,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2013 134,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 124,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,093 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 12 Mar 2010 100,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,832 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,696 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,911 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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RY05 VYS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY05 VYS, 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 RY05 VYS registered?

RY05 VYS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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