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YE55 WKJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,210 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 111,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,429 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,424 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,438 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Exhaust tailpipe mounting detached from pipe.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge of tread. On the inside edge the tyre is irregularly shaped. This may only be due to wear, or could be bulges caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,070 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,038 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine not starting well, battery seems weak.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,499 miles

Emissions test produced a zero reading, tried it several times after computer noted no accelleration detected, tried another car on tester also and this was ok. concluded vehicle must have zero readings.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,149 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,268 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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YE55 WKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 YE55 WKJ, 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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YE55 WKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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