MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 ()
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)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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