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YS05 HCA

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,026 mi
Last recorded174,026 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 HCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 174,026 miles

os f inner cv slight leak

os front tyre bald inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2018 174,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

os f inner cv slight leak

os front tyre bald inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2018 173,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant below min

Pass 6 Jul 2017 154,097 miles

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

screen chipped

Fail 6 Jul 2017 154,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,937 miles

Both O/S tyres punctured

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 130,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both O/S tyres punctured

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 95,597 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 81,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,907 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,839 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 HCA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCA, 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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YS05 HCA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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