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YH55 ZYT

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ZYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 99,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 93,417 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,641 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,631 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 80,631 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,899 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers on outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZYT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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