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YX55 TMO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 TMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 78,637 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,208 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 74,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under shield and sill cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 68,068 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2023 68,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,541 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,571 miles

parking brake 17%

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake 17%

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,065 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 51,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oter casing of silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

oter casing of silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,206 miles

nearside headlight has a poor output

suspension components corroded

under body surface corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside headlight has a poor output

suspension components corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,230 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,519 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 36,493 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,117 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy cracking both rear tyre walls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,376 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,173 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,146 miles

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

anti-skid service light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,891 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,810 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 TMO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

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

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