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YY05 BAU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 107,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 103,264 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 103,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 99,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 96,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,684 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,520 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,520 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,818 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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YY05 BAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY05 BAU, 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 YY05 BAU registered?

YY05 BAU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YY05 BAU safe to buy?

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