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YG55 LML

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,429 mi
Last recorded151,429 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LML
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 151,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 146,419 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 146,419 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,090 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 141,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 121,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 115,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 108,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,137 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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YG55 LML is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG55 LML, 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 YG55 LML registered?

YG55 LML is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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