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YT55 TWF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,842 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator in centre of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,072 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate. still readable at time of test.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,757 miles

emmisions to clean to register

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 TWF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

YT55 TWF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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