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YA53 UZC

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 102,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,424 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 82,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,889 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,931 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,234 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear indecator bulbs showing slight discoloration

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,455 miles

center and rear exhaust sections corroded not blowing

Fail 9 Jan 2008 30,455 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center and rear exhaust sections corroded not blowing

Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,833 miles

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

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

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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YA53 UZC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YA53 UZC, 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 YA53 UZC registered?

YA53 UZC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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