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YH05 AKN

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,123 mi
Last recorded166,123 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 166,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 165,842 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 153,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,718 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,968 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 117,965 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,064 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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YH05 AKN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH05 AKN, 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 YH05 AKN registered?

YH05 AKN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is YH05 AKN safe to buy?

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