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YX05 YAU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 96,760 miles

Front brake imbalance 24% (Left-hand front brake slow off)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 96,760 miles

Front brake imbalance 24% (Left-hand front brake slow off)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 96,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,936 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad wear on edge

outer sills fitted with covers unable to check fully

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 YAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

YX05 YAU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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