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YY05 LKM

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,610 mi
Last recorded154,610 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 LKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 154,610 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 154,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 147,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 147,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 140,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 131,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 120,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,205 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,741 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,513 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,823 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,270 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 LKM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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