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YX55 TMY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,009 mi
Last recorded162,009 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 162,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 162,007 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,099 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 123,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,526 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 TMY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TMY, 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

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What year was YX55 TMY registered?

YX55 TMY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is YX55 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 TMY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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