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YH55 FCE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 FCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,298 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 93,114 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 93,027 miles

Emissions not tested noise on engine and excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,264 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,375 miles

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cut to outer side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,308 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,094 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,844 miles

Slight damage to n/side rear tyre side wall

Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,224 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,224 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,105 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 FCE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

YH55 FCE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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