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YJ54 DGH

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,516 mi
Last recorded117,516 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,215 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,228 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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YJ54 DGH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ54 DGH, 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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What year was YJ54 DGH registered?

YJ54 DGH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ54 DGH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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