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YR05 EYY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,486 mi
Last recorded170,486 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 EYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 170,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s front (2.5.A.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s rear (3.5.1k)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear bush .front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 184,209 miles

valve caps sharpe edges

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 164,201 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

valve caps sharpe edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 153,454 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 153,444 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 147,971 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 147,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 141,920 miles

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

heat sheild insecure at rear

Fail 22 Mar 2012 141,914 miles

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

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

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

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

heat sheild insecure at rear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 134,694 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 10 May 2010 123,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 121,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,389 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 EYY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR05 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

YR05 EYY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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