MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked
both front tyres heavily cracked
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres heavily cracked
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked
both rear tyres cracking
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres cracked and slightly out of shape
Engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear tyres cracked and slightly out of shape
Engine oil leak
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all discs slightly worn
exhaust has light corrosion
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
all discs slightly worn
exhaust has light corrosion
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YR55 CTF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YR55 CTF, 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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YR55 CTF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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