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YT55 VEY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,971 mi
Last recorded67,971 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 64,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,681 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At CAT to Center section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,201 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,299 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,685 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,685 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,962 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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YT55 VEY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

YT55 VEY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 VEY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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