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YG54 DMX

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,943 mi
Last recorded103,943 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 DMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,031 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone rear and front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak under engine bay

Fail 11 Nov 2016 100,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 places (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone rear and front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak under engine bay

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,256 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,581 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)

n/s/rear tyre cut in tread pattern

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,296 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,290 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,081 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,637 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)

front brakes 20% out of balance

slight distortion offside front brake

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 DMX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YG54 DMX, 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 YG54 DMX registered?

YG54 DMX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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