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YE54 VLZ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,883 mi
Last recorded107,883 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2013 107,883 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,897 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,758 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,785 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 VLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLZ, 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

How do I check the history of YE54 VLZ?

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What year was YE54 VLZ registered?

YE54 VLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is YE54 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 VLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE54 VLZ have outstanding finance?

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