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YP54 RSV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,768 mi
Last recorded89,768 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 RSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,768 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Front brake pads low

Front discs lipped

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,992 miles

chips in screen

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2024 79,992 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,436 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2023 71,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,257 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2022 60,257 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,756 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,756 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,871 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,472 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,835 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,580 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 28,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,864 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,267 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,002 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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YP54 RSV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YP54 RSV, 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 YP54 RSV registered?

YP54 RSV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is YP54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 RSV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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