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SY54 ZBC

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 ZBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 135,747 miles

Offside Rear tyre has been run flat

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Fail 20 Oct 2017 135,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 119,117 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,626 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,485 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,551 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,500 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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SY54 ZBC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY54 ZBC, 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 SY54 ZBC registered?

SY54 ZBC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is SY54 ZBC safe to buy?

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