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FG54 WYF

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,272 mi
Last recorded154,272 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 154,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 147,006 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 131,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,684 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 86,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,615 miles

both rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,125 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 75,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,047 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 65,047 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,773 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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FG54 WYF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FG54 WYF, 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 FG54 WYF registered?

FG54 WYF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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