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YG55 RCX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,615 mi
Last recorded156,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 156,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,258 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine noisey possible crank pulley

Fail 14 Nov 2017 148,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine noisey possible crank pulley

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,209 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 borderline (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone borderline (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

h/brake efficiency borderline, 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2015 132,830 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone borderline (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

h/brake efficiency borderline, 16%

Fail 4 Nov 2014 118,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,337 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 107,337 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,718 miles

2x f/ brake discs, slight worn

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,371 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 May 2008 17,069 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 RCX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RCX, 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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YG55 RCX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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