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YR55 CTO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 CTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,168 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,140 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% marker light (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% marker light (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,857 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,471 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,029 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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YR55 CTO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR55 CTO, 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 YR55 CTO registered?

YR55 CTO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YR55 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 CTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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