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YD54 JVV

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,585 mi
Last recorded189,585 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 189,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 175,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 165,522 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 165,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2018 165,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 155,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shockers dust covers insecure

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 27 May 2017 155,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust-aim to check (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shockers dust covers insecure

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,935 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges to near cords

Pass 26 May 2015 135,484 miles

both front tyre run off inner edges

Fail 20 May 2015 135,475 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyre run off inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,471 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2014 123,471 miles

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 114,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

crrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 107,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,890 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,070 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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YD54 JVV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD54 JVV, 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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YD54 JVV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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