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YX55 LCF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 LCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,873 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,372 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,372 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,104 miles

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 LCF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX55 LCF?

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What year was YX55 LCF registered?

YX55 LCF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YX55 LCF safe to buy?

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