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YR05 EYL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,486 mi
Last recorded135,486 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 EYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 135,486 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade held together with wrap (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion suspension parts

long travel handbrake

Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,223 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in tyre wall

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,991 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,690 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,021 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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YR05 EYL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR05 EYL, 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 YR05 EYL registered?

YR05 EYL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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