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YX54 UCR

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,536 mi
Last recorded138,536 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,536 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 138,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Fail 7 Jan 2017 132,204 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure a b s wire insecure ( fouling anti roll bar link) (1.9.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 44% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,315 miles

E/M/Light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 119,315 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E/M/Light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,911 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,911 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,527 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,527 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,051 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,720 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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YX54 UCR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX54 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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