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YX55 KRD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KRD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,178 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,471 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,578 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres on 2mm inside edges.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,987 miles

dent in offside front wing

engine under tray broken and piece of wood lodged in rear engine mounting

rear tyres low tread

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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YX55 KRD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YX55 KRD, 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 YX55 KRD registered?

YX55 KRD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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