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YG54 RVU

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 RVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 147,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,127 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2010 85,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,312 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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,148 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,034 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 RVU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVU, 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 YG54 RVU?

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What year was YG54 RVU registered?

YG54 RVU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is YG54 RVU safe to buy?

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