MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
both front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate
both rear lower control arms bushes starting to perish/deteriorate
windscreen chipped
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
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
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
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
rear lower control arm bushes worn/perishing
slight separating to o/s/r trailing arm front bush
windscreen chipped
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
windscreen chipped
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
windscreen chipped
offside front tyre cracking/perishing
offside front tyre worn edges near limit
windcsreen chipped
o/s/f tyre has small cracks tread
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FH54 YEV?
You can check the full history of FH54 YEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FH54 YEV registered?
FH54 YEV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2005.
Is FH54 YEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH54 YEV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FH54 YEV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH54 YEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.