MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
both rear tires perrished
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
O/s/r tyre going out of shape
o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front discs coroded
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion and pitting on front discs
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SP55 YPT safe to buy?
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