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YS05 CRU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,671 mi
Last recorded125,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 125,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,810 miles

Offside Front slight wear inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,971 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms on both sides the D bush got slight wear in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres on front axle inner section of tyres started to wear thin.

Offside Rear parking brake on offside rear braking effort slightly low as compared to nearside rear .

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2019 102,010 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,982 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort when applied on offside rear is less than nearside rear .

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm bushes to chassis end section (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,298 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,855 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,285 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,875 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,782 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2008 27,293 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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YS05 CRU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YS05 CRU, 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 YS05 CRU registered?

YS05 CRU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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