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YP05 WVD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,496 mi
Last recorded184,496 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 184,496 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2017 177,600 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 168,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 160,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 152,852 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 152,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 146,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 138,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 129,257 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 129,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 117,943 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 117,868 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,106 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,901 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 WVD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

YP05 WVD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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