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YG05 TFO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 TFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,650 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 134,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported TAIL PIPE HANGER (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,528 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still surported

under trays

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,587 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,536 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,487 miles

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

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

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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YG05 TFO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG05 TFO, 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 YG05 TFO registered?

YG05 TFO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YG05 TFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 TFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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