MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
reare reg plate slight dele
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YX05 YBE safe to buy?
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