MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
valve caps sharpe edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heat sheild insecure at rear
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
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)
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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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.
Is YR05 EYY safe to buy?
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