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YX05 YAV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,626 mi
Last recorded215,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 215,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 203,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 190,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 190,386 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 176,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 164,107 miles

O/R anti_roll bar link slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2013 154,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 141,632 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 129,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 118,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,248 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 98,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 98,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YAV, 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.

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What year was YX05 YAV registered?

YX05 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is YX05 YAV safe to buy?

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