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YG55 MYY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,707 mi
Last recorded143,707 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 143,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 139,589 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 139,589 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 136,318 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 136,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 129,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 129,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,464 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,396 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,425 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,646 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 MYY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG55 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

YG55 MYY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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