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YO54 AOD

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,925 mi
Last recorded202,925 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 202,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 202,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 189,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 171,523 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 171,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 151,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 141,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 141,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 133,645 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,295 miles

offside rear view mirror cracked not affecting view to the rear

Fail 12 Jan 2010 113,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 106,137 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 5 Jan 2009 106,137 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,716 miles

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

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

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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YO54 AOD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YO54 AOD, 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 YO54 AOD registered?

YO54 AOD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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