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WU54 LYW

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 93,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 92,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 92,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 92,015 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 87,388 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner wall, rear brakes wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,758 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 75,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,607 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,667 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,667 miles

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

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,391 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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WU54 LYW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU54 LYW, 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 WU54 LYW registered?

WU54 LYW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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