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YS05 LTE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,398 mi
Last recorded123,398 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 123,398 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes at joints

Fail 19 May 2017 123,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes at joints

Pass 5 May 2016 115,637 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

suspect corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 22 May 2015 107,881 miles

exhaust hanger bkts heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 98,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,230 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 90,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 81,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,158 miles

cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

offside rear brake pad rattle, ! pad loose to piston check locating spring to piston centre

Pass 30 May 2009 55,746 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 46,096 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 LTE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

YS05 LTE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is YS05 LTE safe to buy?

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