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YR05 YWJ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,921 mi
Last recorded196,921 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 196,921 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 196,890 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2017 184,682 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 184,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 171,884 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,895 miles

NS REAR EXHAUST BRKT VERY THIN FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE BNLOWING FROM FRONT REQ ATTENTION OS REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,907 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,916 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 130,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 119,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,506 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,537 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 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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What year was YR05 YWJ registered?

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

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