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YM54 DXJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,656 mi
Last recorded134,656 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 134,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,602 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 133,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 132,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 124,861 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 124,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2017 120,374 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 120,374 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 115,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2015 105,933 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 105,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 82,496 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 82,496 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 71,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,881 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 58,876 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 42,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 26,986 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DXJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

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

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