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YP05 GVX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,203 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine warning lamp on

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 107,203 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine warning lamp on

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,750 miles

Engine light on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,131 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,129 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,150 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,962 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded away, system still fully supported

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 55,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,111 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 GVX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP05 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

YP05 GVX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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