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YT54 YYX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,657 mi
Last recorded76,657 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 YYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,375 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 76,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,704 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 71,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,857 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,883 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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YT54 YYX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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