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YP05 FLG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 133,407 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 127,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,474 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2020 122,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2019 114,278 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 114,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 106,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s more than o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing)(ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing)(ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources repaired at station (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 15 May 2017 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 May 2016 89,484 miles

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)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,227 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2009 44,692 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,737 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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YP05 FLG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP05 FLG, 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 YP05 FLG registered?

YP05 FLG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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