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YX05 YBE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,542 mi
Last recorded152,542 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 152,542 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 147,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,185 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 140,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,480 miles

drivers front tyre worn inner edge

drivers rear tyre wearing inner edge and nail in tread

front and rear brake discs corroded

play in drivers rear anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Dec 2013 133,480 miles

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

drivers front tyre worn inner edge

drivers rear tyre wearing inner edge and nail in tread

front and rear brake discs corroded

play in drivers rear anti roll bar link

Fail 22 Jun 2012 118,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

reare reg plate slight dele

Pass 8 Jun 2010 100,837 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 92,447 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 92,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YBE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX05 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

YX05 YBE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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