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YY54 XZK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,537 mi
Last recorded136,537 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 XZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,537 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,467 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR valve. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + front mount bracket detatched. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre - side-wall cuts.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,842 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in rusty condition

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in rusty condition

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,933 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,835 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,183 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,504 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,783 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,861 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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YY54 XZK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY54 XZK, 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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YY54 XZK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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