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YR55 VTK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,812 mi
Last recorded161,812 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 161,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 161,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,938 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 129,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,677 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

oil leak ns inner oil seal

rear pads wearing low

run out on nsr tyre tread

Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside

oil leak ns inner oil seal

rear pads wearing low

run out on nsr tyre tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,336 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,584 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,588 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,542 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 VTK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

YR55 VTK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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