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YP05 GXZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,174 mi
Last recorded172,174 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 172,174 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 172,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 170,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 168,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 165,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT WHEELS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,512 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 154,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 144,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 135,680 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 135,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 122,343 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 122,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 111,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,720 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,720 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

wipers abit smeary

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,686 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 1 Apr 2010 51,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,424 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

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 GXZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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