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YS55 ABN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,279 mi
Last recorded92,279 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ABN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,279 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,279 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 84,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,719 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,644 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,644 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YS55 ABN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YS55 ABN, 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

How do I check the history of YS55 ABN?

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What year was YS55 ABN registered?

YS55 ABN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is YS55 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 ABN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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