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YY05 DYV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,972 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Dec 2020 125,991 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,125 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 113,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,844 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 104,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,451 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,439 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished(small cracks in tread)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished(small cracks in tread)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,270 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 55,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,045 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 48,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,440 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 DYV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YY05 DYV, 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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YY05 DYV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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