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YM54 DXG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,049 mi
Last recorded191,049 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 191,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 190,831 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 168,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 150,805 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Minor ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 150,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Minor ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,399 miles

front and rear non obligatory lamps out o/s

Fail 16 Feb 2017 133,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear non obligatory lamps out o/s

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,912 miles

Rear brake discs have become corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 103,912 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have worn to 2-2.5mm [205/50/17]

Rear brake discs have become corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate deteriorating nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate deteriorating nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,268 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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YM54 DXG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM54 DXG, 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 YM54 DXG registered?

YM54 DXG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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