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YY55 LGJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,569 mi
Last recorded186,569 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 186,569 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 181,194 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 181,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,634 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 168,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 149,648 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 149,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 132,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,209 miles

anti skid service required message in display (would suggest that this problem be looked at a.s.a.p)

child seat fitted to nearside rear of car (so unable to fully inspect seat belt)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

anti skid service required message in display (would suggest that this problem be looked at a.s.a.p)

child seat fitted to nearside rear of car (so unable to fully inspect seat belt)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,970 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LGJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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