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YY55 KTD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,504 mi
Last recorded143,504 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 KTD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 123,957 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 95,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,537 miles

O/S rear parking break low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,193 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 17 Dec 2014 75,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,813 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,868 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,158 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 KTD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

YY55 KTD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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