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WU54 YZD

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,328 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Nov 2023 129,328 miles

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

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Nov 2022 126,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 126,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 126,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 124,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 120,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,697 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 114,692 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 97,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,124 miles

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,476 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 YZD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

WU54 YZD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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