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YD55 YNB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

206,526 mi
Last recorded206,526 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 YNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 206,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 196,795 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 196,449 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 184,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 170,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NSR Outer casing missing on one side, does not affect buckle function. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's cracking/ cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear registration plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,558 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 159,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 147,501 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

minor corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 24 Nov 2020 147,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

minor corrosion to rear chassis

park brake effort just met

Pass 2 Dec 2019 139,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 121,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,831 miles

exhaust box in poor condition

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,486 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,470 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 62,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,136 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 YNB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

YD55 YNB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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