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YH54 FHF

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 FHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 115,515 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 115,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 109,328 miles

2L Oil top up

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 109,328 miles

2L Oil top up

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 98,601 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh broken

Exhaust tail pipe hanger broken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front marker light out

Offside Rear Tyre wearing off on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2018 98,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust flexi mesh broken

Exhaust tail pipe hanger broken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

No oil on dipstick (topped up 3.5 ltrs)

Offside Front marker light out

Offside Rear Tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 88,759 miles

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

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 24 May 2016 78,906 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 78,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,792 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,556 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 26,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,111 miles

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot holed

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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YH54 FHF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH54 FHF, 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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YH54 FHF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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