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YM05 FHY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,415 mi
Last recorded146,415 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 134,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,946 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,278 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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YM05 FHY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM05 FHY, 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 YM05 FHY registered?

YM05 FHY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YM05 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 FHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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