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YS05 HBB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,330 mi
Last recorded71,330 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 HBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,274 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in osr tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tread depth getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr indicator showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr indicator showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in osr tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tread depth getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 60,822 miles

eml on

Pass 10 May 2016 57,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,706 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 40,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,843 miles

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

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

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 HBB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HBB, 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 YS05 HBB registered?

YS05 HBB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is YS05 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 HBB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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