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YR05 RYG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,217 mi
Last recorded144,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 144,217 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 144,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 136,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,244 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 121,244 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is badly feathered

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly feathered

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,553 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,130 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have started cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,547 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 RYG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 RYG registered?

YR05 RYG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is YR05 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 RYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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