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YK05 YRY

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,923 miles

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

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

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

emt light on dashboard

foot brake pedal very slight split

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,923 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

emt light on dashboard

foot brake pedal very slight split

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,137 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,787 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,431 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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YK05 YRY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK05 YRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK05 YRY registered?

YK05 YRY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is YK05 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 YRY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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