2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YY05 UUF
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 174,918 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/07/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1560cc
YY05 UUF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 174,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YY05 UUF Mileage History
- 24/09/2021169,467 mi
- 26/09/2022174,914 mi+5,447 mi
- 01/10/2022174,918 mi+4 mi
- 03/10/2022174,918 mi
Average of roughly 5,324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YY05 UUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (YY05 UUF) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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