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YH54 PHA

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,655 mi
Last recorded144,655 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 PHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,655 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front track rod slight play in rack

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,107 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread on the inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 126,107 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread on the inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,628 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever but has a reserve travel

Fail 2 Jan 2019 122,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

excessive travel on handbrake lever but has a reserve travel

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 118,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,094 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,413 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,554 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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YH54 PHA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH54 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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