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YG55 MZL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,275 mi
Last recorded52,275 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 MZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,275 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,007 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 45,996 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,087 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 MZL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

YG55 MZL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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