MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition SPLIT AND BLOWING (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Position lamp not working OS NS FRONTS (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI BLOWING ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION (7.1.2)
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE TO REPLACE
SLIGHT KNOCKING ON OS FRONT ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION REQ
Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)
Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH OS NS FRONTS (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI BLOWING ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION (7.1.2)
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE TO REPLACE
SLIGHT KNOCKING ON OS FRONT ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION REQ
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
NS REAR EXHAUST BRKT VERY THIN FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE BNLOWING FROM FRONT REQ ATTENTION OS REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
rear no plate in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YR05 YWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 YWJ, 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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YR05 YWJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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