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YT05 URZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 URZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 169,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 154,240 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 154,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 6 Mar 2013 137,958 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 137,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,443 miles

Engine management light staying on

Fail 3 Mar 2011 103,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front disc scored .

Pass 3 Mar 2011 103,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front disc scored .

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,812 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 82,812 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,602 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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YT05 URZ 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 69.2%.

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 YT05 URZ, 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 YT05 URZ registered?

YT05 URZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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