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BV54 VYU

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,769 mi
Last recorded139,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 139,769 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 125,686 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 113,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,793 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 71,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,024 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 59,024 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BV54 VYU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV54 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 VYU registered?

BV54 VYU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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