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YM05 FJN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,214 mi
Last recorded140,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,214 miles

MIL ON

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)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 140,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL ON

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 133,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 133,273 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,498 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 16 Jun 2011 119,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 26 Jun 2010 109,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 95,993 miles

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

osf tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 May 2009

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,593 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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YM05 FJN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YM05 FJN, 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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YM05 FJN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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