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FD54 ZYY

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,694 mi
Last recorded164,694 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 ZYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 164,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 152,557 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 142,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 125,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 114,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 114,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,708 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,743 miles

Both headlamps at lower limit of beam setting.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,091 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 31,178 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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FD54 ZYY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD54 ZYY, 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 FD54 ZYY registered?

FD54 ZYY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FD54 ZYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 ZYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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