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YL53 UXX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front and rear indicators discoloured slightly

o/s/r tyre on legal limit and cracked and perished

Fail 21 Dec 2010 70,112 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Sill & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Slight corrosion, Fuel tank straps, Front subframe, Front lower arms

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,112 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Sill & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Slight corrosion, Fuel tank straps, Front subframe, Front lower arms

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,184 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s number plate dim

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre perished and 6yrs old

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pads very low

rear discs worn

slight play both front inner track rods

Fail 19 Nov 2009 64,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s number plate dim

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre perished and 6yrs old

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pads very low

rear discs worn

slight play both front inner track rods

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,033 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brakes slight judder

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear pads low

Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs rusty

front brakes slight judder

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,757 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,697 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 UXX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

YL53 UXX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is YL53 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 UXX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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