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BG54 YYR

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 118,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

GENERAL STEERING AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

STEERING RACK LEAKING

Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,975 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust hangers weak.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

EML on

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust hangers weak.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,757 miles

Front exhaust hanger very badly corroded but still supporting exhaust system.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,370 miles

engine management light

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,880 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,360 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 522,000 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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BG54 YYR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 BG54 YYR, 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 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG54 YYR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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