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YU05 VDG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VDG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four brake discs have slight pitting/deterioration

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

rear exhaust heatsheild is insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four brake discs have slight pitting/deterioration

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

rear exhaust heatsheild is insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,489 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YU05 VDG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YU05 VDG, 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 YU05 VDG registered?

YU05 VDG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YU05 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 VDG shows 12 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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