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YX05 UAK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 144,170 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,981 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,127 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 41,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,558 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,325 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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YX05 UAK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YX05 UAK, 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 YX05 UAK registered?

YX05 UAK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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