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YG55 YRS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,261 mi
Last recorded165,261 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YRS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2017 165,261 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 152,210 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2015 148,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 144,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 134,465 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 134,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,594 miles

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)

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 YRS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 YRS registered?

YG55 YRS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is YG55 YRS safe to buy?

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