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YY05 YEE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,888 mi
Last recorded85,888 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 85,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,795 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,795 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,830 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,176 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,095 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,190 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,403 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 YEE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

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

Is YY05 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 YEE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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