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DE54 WYU

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 110,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Travel in lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 110,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Travel in lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,806 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 106,806 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear n/s/r lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,474 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inside edges

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,474 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres feathered on inside edges

front discs lipped

o/s/r outer pad lower than others

rear discs lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,190 miles

all brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,190 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,853 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,853 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour replace both rear ind bulbs offset orange (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear arm bushing becoming poor (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension rear bushing becoming poor. (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,191 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

damage to windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,176 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

headlight covers fitted

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,176 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs worn

headlight covers fitted

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,753 miles

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

ns no.plate light slightly dim

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2009 34,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2009 34,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,208 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DE54 WYU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE54 WYU, 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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DE54 WYU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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