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WU54 YZJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,077 mi
Last recorded108,077 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rearmost bush [0.6] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears, starting to crack (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rearmost bush [0.6] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rearmost bush [0.6] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears, starting to crack (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,906 miles

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

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

Hand brake performance only just met 16%

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Hand brake performance only just met 16%

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,824 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,824 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --------- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,469 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,334 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 65,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,132 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,275 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,588 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 YZJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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