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YH05 GXX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,720 mi
Last recorded104,720 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,166 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,610 miles

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

oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,652 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,501 miles

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,398 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,693 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,530 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 GXX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXX, 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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What year was YH05 GXX registered?

YH05 GXX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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