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YY05 USW

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,119 mi
Last recorded182,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 USW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 182,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 182,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 170,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 170,712 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 165,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 151,340 miles

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

o/s handbrake effort weak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 133,379 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2009 114,717 miles

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

RTA o/s/f.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,444 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 USW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 USW, 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 USW registered?

YY05 USW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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