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YE54 AYU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,157 mi
Last recorded75,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 AYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,178 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 37,178 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YE54 AYU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE54 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE54 AYU registered?

YE54 AYU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is YE54 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 AYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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