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YC54 FMM

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 FMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded and deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2023 127,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded and deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2023 127,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

EML ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened whole rear suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer holed and blowing,however passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

exhaust front mounting broken away,system still secure

Fail 31 Jan 2022 120,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer holed and blowing,however passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

exhaust front mounting broken away,system still secure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small split,however passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2021 112,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small split,however passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 110,212 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,806 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracking

Coolant Resevoir Tank has a minor leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Hanger Broken off on welds, but System still secure to vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 101,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides Front,Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlight wash inoperative but non Xenon Headlights fitted to this vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 97,306 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,501 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,501 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,886 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 42,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,505 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,488 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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YC54 FMM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 YC54 FMM, 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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YC54 FMM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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