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YT55 VFE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,638 miles

offside front lower arm rear rubber bush worn slight movement

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front lower arm rear rubber bush worn slight movement

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,151 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 75,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,028 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,543 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 VFE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

YT55 VFE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YT55 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 VFE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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