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YH55 FBZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 FBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,131 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,899 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2019 128,893 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,619 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,619 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,370 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,352 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,421 miles

middle section of exhaust tatty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,524 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 103,524 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,005 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,972 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,418 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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YH55 FBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH55 FBZ, 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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YH55 FBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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