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YG55 YRT

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,803 mi
Last recorded105,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YRT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,803 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,422 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,330 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 95,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,431 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 82,431 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,834 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Leaking pinion housing (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 79,834 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Leaking pinion housing (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,177 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,300 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 73,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,014 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked inner edge tread

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,189 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 64,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,385 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close too limit inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,672 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 YRT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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