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YG55 RCZ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,068 mi
Last recorded122,068 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 122,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,077 miles

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

slight knocking from front suspension no play detected during test

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,021 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight knocking at front suspension. no play detected

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,610 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,610 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,950 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns rear tyre scrubbed off on inside edge

rear heat sheild hangin down

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,649 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,375 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 RCZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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