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YY55 KTK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,662 mi
Last recorded127,662 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 KTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,662 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR TAIL PIPE EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE REAR OF CAR.

Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OSF WASHER JET NOT WORKING. (3.5 (a))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR TAIL PIPE EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE REAR OF CAR.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,813 miles

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER HAS SNAPPED OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 30 Apr 2019 115,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER HAS SNAPPED OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,351 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON PRESSURE.

NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES,2014 YEAR.

OIL /FLUID LEAK ENGINE AREA.

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

BOTH REAR TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS.POSSIBLE TRACKING PROBLEM . 215-45X18Y

Fail 12 Apr 2018 112,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating NOT AS BRIGHT AS OSR, POSSIBLE BULB PROBLEM. (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT TYRES LOW ON PRESSURE.

NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES,2014 YEAR.

OIL /FLUID LEAK ENGINE AREA.

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

BOTH REAR TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS.POSSIBLE TRACKING PROBLEM . 215-45X18Y

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Apr 2017 108,236 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,884 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,282 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 40,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KTK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YY55 KTK, 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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YY55 KTK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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