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YH55 BXE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 BXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,908 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 136,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,739 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 122,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,309 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 73,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,858 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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YH55 BXE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH55 BXE, 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 YH55 BXE registered?

YH55 BXE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is YH55 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 BXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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