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YP05 GVL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,245 mi
Last recorded38,245 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,245 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,959 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance n/s/f down

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,041 miles

front brakes out of balance n/s/f down but in tollerence

n/s/r disc corroded and starting to brake up ok in rollers

n/s/r tyre low and perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,136 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low and perishing outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2014 29,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low and perishing outer sidewall

rear pads very low just legal

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2009 15,287 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,213 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 GVL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

YP05 GVL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is YP05 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 GVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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