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YY05 UTF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,209 mi
Last recorded168,209 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 UTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 168,209 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot full

Fail 3 Feb 2016 168,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot full

Pass 20 Jan 2015 156,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 146,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 134,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 124,727 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,275 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 80,275 miles

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

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 UTF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

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

Is YY05 UTF safe to buy?

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