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YG54 YBH

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,236 mi
Last recorded168,236 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 YBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 168,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 162,987 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,446 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 140,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 135,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 134,915 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver on osr (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2020 126,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,388 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,388 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,812 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,876 miles

Front discs worn // n/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,981 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Slight run-out on o/s/r disc

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 YBH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YBH, 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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YG54 YBH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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