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YG54 CXP

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 CXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 160,000 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 159,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,934 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear outer

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,665 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2013 149,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust mounts corroded

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2012 136,020 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing Slightly

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges--Getting Close To Legal Limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

N/S Headlamp Aim Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

Sign Of Fluid Staining Around O/S Of Engine Under Tray

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 136,020 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing Slightly

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges--Getting Close To Legal Limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

N/S Headlamp Aim Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

Sign Of Fluid Staining Around O/S Of Engine Under Tray

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,132 miles

near side outer tail light not working

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2011 118,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

near side outer tail light not working

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,227 miles

front wheel rims damaged

rear suspension arm bushes perished and link bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2010 98,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front wheel rims damaged

rear suspension arm bushes perished and link bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,694 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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YG54 CXP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG54 CXP, 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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What year was YG54 CXP registered?

YG54 CXP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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