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EO54 GYV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 GYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 85,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin closed to legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin closed to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin closed to legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin closed to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulb deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 70,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,407 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 68,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,757 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,757 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 60,385 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,513 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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EO54 GYV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO54 GYV, 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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What year was EO54 GYV registered?

EO54 GYV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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