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YY05 LJX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 LJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,008 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount blocking drivers view ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 121,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount blocking drivers view ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded/pitted in varying degrees (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,238 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack and split between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

passenger airbag off at test

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,913 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,798 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,064 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 33,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,887 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 LJX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

YY05 LJX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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