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YS55 GXL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,142 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 111,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,563 miles

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

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,662 miles

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

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

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner brake pad on limits

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,030 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner brake pad on limits

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,617 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,011 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,095 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 30,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,188 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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YS55 GXL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GXL, 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 YS55 GXL registered?

YS55 GXL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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