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YT54 YYW

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

239,433 mi
Last recorded239,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 YYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 239,433 miles

Nearside rear caliper slightly damp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 239,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear caliper slightly damp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 217,292 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 187,840 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 187,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 185,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 185,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 177,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2013

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 174,532 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 174,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 169,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 158,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 104,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,850 miles

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

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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YT54 YYW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT54 YYW, 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 YT54 YYW registered?

YT54 YYW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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