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YK54 GOE

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,052 mi
Last recorded188,052 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 GOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 188,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 188,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 172,042 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 172,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 153,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 153,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 137,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 120,953 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,103 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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YK54 GOE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK54 GOE, 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 YK54 GOE registered?

YK54 GOE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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