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SP55 YPU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,734 mi
Last recorded148,734 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 148,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 148,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,225 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

rear discs poor

Pass 18 Oct 2016 140,279 miles

Emissions too clean

Fail 18 Oct 2016 140,279 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,096 miles

N/S/R tyre has got three nails in it

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

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)

Exhaust has got metal hanging down from it

Fail 19 Oct 2015 132,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre has got three nails in it

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

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)

Exhaust has got metal hanging down from it

Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,119 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 124,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 116,092 miles

Boot lid not opening.

Engine oil level low.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 116,092 miles

Boot lid not opening.

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,227 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,290 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,267 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,517 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,796 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 YPU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

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

Is SP55 YPU safe to buy?

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