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YY55 HPK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,983 mi
Last recorded191,983 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 191,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 185,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 185,985 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 173,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 156,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 156,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 139,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 126,984 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,849 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 115,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 100,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,259 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,636 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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YY55 HPK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY55 HPK, 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 YY55 HPK registered?

YY55 HPK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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