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YF54 ACV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 ACV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 128,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 120,524 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 107,070 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 107,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 101,896 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,197 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YF54 ACV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF54 ACV, 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 YF54 ACV?

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What year was YF54 ACV registered?

YF54 ACV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is YF54 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 ACV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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