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YT05 XFW

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,133 mi
Last recorded130,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,606 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,026 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,931 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,610 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,922 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,800 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 XFW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT05 XFW, 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 YT05 XFW registered?

YT05 XFW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is YT05 XFW safe to buy?

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