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YL53 SYZ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 SYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 151,613 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 151,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,611 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both corroded brake pipes are coated in grease so unable to fully inspect

both rear tyres cracking on walls

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 144,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both corroded brake pipes are coated in grease so unable to fully inspect

both rear tyres cracking on walls

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 134,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside number plate light dim

Pass 25 Aug 2010 112,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,010 miles

front and rear discs are lipped

nearside front fog light is out

offside wiper blade is split

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,010 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear discs are lipped

nearside front fog light is out

offside wiper blade is split

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,881 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 SYZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL53 SYZ, 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 YL53 SYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL53 SYZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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