MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/R anti_roll bar link slight play
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YX05 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is YX05 YAV safe to buy?
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