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YR55 XNY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,844 mi
Last recorded133,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,844 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,722 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 115,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working bulb380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working bulb380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,928 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 105,926 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,994 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 XNY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

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

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