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YX55 VYN

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 135,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working Fitted but not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 125,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 125,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components corroded slightly and all front and rear bushes worn/perished/cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,008 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake piping coverings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 106,389 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs surfaces/rough (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Body component slightly loose rear under shield fixing/corroded part loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake piping coverings swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 101,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed brake pipe coverings ends swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,939 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached front shield and rear shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,543 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 VYN 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 71.4%.

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 VYN, 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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YX55 VYN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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