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YX55 TJY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,583 mi
Last recorded178,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 TJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 178,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 178,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 164,972 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Lower shock absorber retaining bolt cut down.

dash warning indicating bonnet open.

different size tyre fitted front and rear front 205/55x16 rear 215/55x16 rear correct size

Fail 13 Jul 2017 164,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle IMBALANCE OF 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel FAILED ON APPLICATION (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different size tyre fitted front and rear front 205/55x16 rear 215/55x16 rear correct size

Pass 19 May 2016 160,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 147,404 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 133,664 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 133,664 miles

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

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 111,181 miles

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

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 111,181 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 91,347 miles

center exhaust box rusty & corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 91,347 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust box rusty & corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 75,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2008 45,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 TJY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX55 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

YX55 TJY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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