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SR05 YLW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,187 mi
Last recorded23,187 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 YLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,187 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 19,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 19,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,176 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 17,176 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 16,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,447 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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SR05 YLW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR05 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR05 YLW registered?

SR05 YLW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SR05 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 YLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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