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FH54 YEV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,618 mi
Last recorded152,618 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 152,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 145,365 miles

n/s/f drop link top bottom rubber splitting

perishing in o/s/r tyre tread

struggled to pass emissions test

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,858 miles

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

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot cracking/perishing

o/s mirror damaged/been repaired

separating to o/s/r trailing arm front bush

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,337 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to perish/deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2021 123,460 miles

n/s/f drop link top rubber splitting

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split

wear to rear brake discs

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Jun 2021 123,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

n/s/f drop link top rubber splitting

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split

wear to rear brake discs

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,422 miles

n/s/f shocker sweating/damp

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perishing

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to separate

perishing in front tyre treads + perishing to rear tyres

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,421 miles

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

n/s/f shocker sweating/damp

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perishing

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to separate

perishing in front tyre treads + perishing to rear tyres

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,741 miles

rear lower control arm bushes worn/perishing

slight separating to o/s/r trailing arm front bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,992 miles

both driveshaft inner boots starting to perish

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,961 miles

crack to n/s/r lamp unit

front brake discs worn

slight play in both rear drop links

some o/s/f brake judder

some o/s/f brake judder

wear to rear brake discs + pads getting low

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,718 miles

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

both rear lower control arms bushes seperating

nearside front tyre 2mm and wear edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

slight play to both rear anti roll bar links

some judder to nearside front foot brake

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear lower control arms bushes seperating

nearside front tyre 2mm and wear edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

slight play to both rear anti roll bar links

some judder to nearside front foot brake

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,985 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/weakening - rec; replace soon

separating to both rear lower outer control arm bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,520 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/getting weak

slight play offside rear anti roll bar link

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,050 miles

both rear lower outer control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre approaching limit

offside front tyre worn outer edge on limit

very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,973 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,772 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Nov 2011 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,161 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2009 47,063 miles

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre worn edges near limit

windcsreen chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,390 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cracks tread

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,437 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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FH54 YEV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 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 FH54 YEV, 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 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH54 YEV registered?

FH54 YEV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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