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YX54 XVV

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,526 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,741 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated more so, n/s/r

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,050 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 62,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XVV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVV, 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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What year was YX54 XVV registered?

YX54 XVV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is YX54 XVV safe to buy?

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