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CV54 JYC

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

356,982 mi
Last recorded356,982 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 356,982 miles

It was very low on oil

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 356,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and dull (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

It was very low on oil

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 336,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 335,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusters maxed. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 333,771 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested boost pipe leaking smoking from exhaust limits not found (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 312,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow action (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 312,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow action (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to going through to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 294,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2020 294,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jan 2019 274,499 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic shock absorber guad loose but no risk of detachment

Offside Rear plasic shock absorber guard loose but no risk of detachment

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken but is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame area corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 274,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested off side front headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic shock absorber guad loose but no risk of detachment

Offside Rear plasic shock absorber guard loose but no risk of detachment

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken but is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame area corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 239,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 239,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 199,578 miles

Offside Front wish bone bush starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 199,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wish bone bush starting to split

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 175,914 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 175,914 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 167,602 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r indicator faded

some play in both lower arm inner bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2014 167,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r indicator faded

some play in both lower arm inner bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2013 161,859 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 161,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 158,630 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 158,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 149,336 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 140,540 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 140,345 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 122,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 116,744 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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CV54 JYC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 CV54 JYC, 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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CV54 JYC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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