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YX54 XJO

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,745 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,930 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2015 37,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,486 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 34,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,526 miles

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

osr tyre wall cracked

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,768 miles

slight cracking on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,526 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 20,526 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall cracked and tread close to limits

osf tyre sidewall cracked and worn close to limits

osr tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,620 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 XJO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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