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YA54 VXU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,951 mi
Last recorded100,951 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,837 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,781 miles

e/m/ light on desh

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,433 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,128 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

O/S/R wheel sticking slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,918 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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YA54 VXU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol 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 YA54 VXU, 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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YA54 VXU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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