MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE WORN THIN AND MIS-SHAPED (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE WORN THIN AND MIS-SHAPED (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES MIS-SHAPED ON INSIDE EDGE
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
off side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on insied edge
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP05 VBF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?
YP05 VBF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2005.
Is YP05 VBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP05 VBF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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