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YP05 GXY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,069 mi
Last recorded113,069 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 113,069 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 113,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,840 miles

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Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,563 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,097 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,097 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has much travel before brakes begin to apply.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,676 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 10 Dec 2020 106,676 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,975 miles

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,222 miles

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,222 miles

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

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

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 9 Dec 2017 95,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

check engine light on

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,887 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2013 82,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,392 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,100 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,035 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 GXY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GXY, 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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YP05 GXY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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