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YF54 OSN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 145,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Jun 2011 136,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 132,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 131,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 115,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,243 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,621 miles

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

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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YF54 OSN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF54 OSN, 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 YF54 OSN registered?

YF54 OSN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is YF54 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 OSN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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