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YX55 TLU

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,912 mi
Last recorded167,912 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 TLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,912 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 167,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 163,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hangars corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 163,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hangars corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 158,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Radiator support has heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 135,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear Both exhaust hangers rusty.

Rear Both exhaust hangers rusty.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,179 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,795 miles

windsreen has a chip cetre of screen lower

Fail 4 Sep 2008 39,795 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

windsreen has a chip cetre of screen lower

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 TLU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

YX55 TLU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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