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YY05 BBJ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,156 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 95,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,113 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f running light n/w

Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,113 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f running light n/w

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,599 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 BBJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YY05 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

YY05 BBJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is YY05 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 BBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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