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YX54 UCL

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,827 mi
Last recorded161,827 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 UCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 161,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,581 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 147,971 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 130,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 118,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 May 2018 118,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,603 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,013 miles

rear pads low

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat been fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,013 miles

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

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

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

rear pads low

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat been fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,568 miles

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

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,817 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,589 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YX54 UCL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX54 UCL, 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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YX54 UCL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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