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YU05 WBD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 WBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,689 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 89,689 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,983 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 75,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 69,870 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,223 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,060 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,364 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,182 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 41,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,969 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,674 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,673 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,176 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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YU05 WBD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

YU05 WBD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is YU05 WBD safe to buy?

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