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YF55 UBL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 UBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 137,966 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,176 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Jun 2017 132,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 May 2016 107,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,780 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 100,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 75,607 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 60,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,694 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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YF55 UBL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YF55 UBL, 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 YF55 UBL registered?

YF55 UBL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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