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YP55 WJO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,535 mi
Last recorded139,535 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 WJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 139,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 132,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,616 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,616 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,806 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 124,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated possibly caliper (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,472 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 115,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some fluid on o/s/r brake pad

Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,377 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 112,346 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,369 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 97,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,128 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,152 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,152 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,011 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,851 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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YP55 WJO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YP55 WJO, 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 YP55 WJO registered?

YP55 WJO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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