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YS54 NJK

2004 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,902 mi
Last recorded125,902 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 NJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 125,902 miles

Emissions not tested abandon emissions due to vehicle smocking and readings well above limit (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,349 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 123,175 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres misshapen

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing off on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,766 miles

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,834 miles

Engine management warning light came on during test

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 84,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage offside rear tyre

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,809 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage offside rear tyre

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,603 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,896 miles

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

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

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

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

screen wiper blades just reached mot standards

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,713 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,328 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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YS54 NJK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS54 NJK, 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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YS54 NJK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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