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YD55 XFJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,395 miles

osr tyre worn close to limit and worn on inside edge

weep from steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

osr tyre worn close to limit and worn on inside edge

weep from steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,113 miles

Exhause front mounting corroded through.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,113 miles

Exhause front mounting corroded through.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,746 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,157 miles

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,693 miles
Fail 31 May 2012

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 8 Sep 2011 55,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,787 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,567 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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YD55 XFJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YD55 XFJ, 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 YD55 XFJ registered?

YD55 XFJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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