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YH05 TTY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 TTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 154,032 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 154,032 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2014 143,805 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 2 May 2014 143,803 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 135,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 135,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 136,065 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Lower 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)

Pass 2 May 2012 124,287 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2011 116,970 miles

o/s repeater lense cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,739 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall no cords exposed

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 TTY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTY, 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 TTY registered?

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

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