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YY05 UTS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 UTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,912 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill not checked due covers

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

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due covers

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

noise from front of engine

underside floor surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 42,001 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 22 May 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,656 miles

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

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 UTS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY05 UTS registered?

YY05 UTS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is YY05 UTS safe to buy?

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