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YR55 NWV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,255 mi
Last recorded151,255 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 151,255 miles

front tyres low on edges

near side rear tyre tearing apart

play inner steering arms

Fail 11 Sep 2017 151,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres low on edges

near side rear tyre tearing apart

play inner steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2016 146,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 142,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 139,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear outer and o/s rear inner side lights n/w .

rear tyres on 3mms.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 117,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 117,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,642 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,551 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

sidewall deteriation at n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,975 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 NWV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NWV, 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 YR55 NWV registered?

YR55 NWV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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