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SP55 YPT

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,801 mi
Last recorded138,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 138,801 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,736 miles

Gearbox mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 125,733 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,709 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,319 miles

both rear tires perrished

Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,591 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,662 miles

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs coroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,429 miles

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

slight corrosion and pitting on front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,277 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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SP55 YPT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP55 YPT, 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 SP55 YPT registered?

SP55 YPT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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