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YT55 OXR

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,595 mi
Last recorded108,595 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,689 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,893 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 66,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all front pads wearing thin

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,859 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 53,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,213 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,703 miles

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

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

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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YT55 OXR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YT55 OXR, 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 YT55 OXR registered?

YT55 OXR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is YT55 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 OXR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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