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YH55 ZYY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,829 mi
Last recorded153,829 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ZYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 153,829 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear light lense damaged

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

stone chip front screen

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,538 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyre worn down to ware limits

Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,793 miles

both rear light lenses damaged slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,938 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

stone chip zone A

Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,938 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

stone chip zone A

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,000 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,019 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,654 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 ZYY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

YH55 ZYY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YH55 ZYY safe to buy?

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