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YL53 SYX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 105,465 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 105,465 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,943 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,943 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,722 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 64,576 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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YL53 SYX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL53 SYX, 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

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What year was YL53 SYX registered?

YL53 SYX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is YL53 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 SYX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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