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YX54 YHR

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

246,365 mi
Last recorded246,365 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 246,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 237,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 229,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 220,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 209,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 205,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 196,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 182,040 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 182,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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 6 Jul 2017 167,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 152,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,415 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 139,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,964 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 124,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,810 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 111,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine sump bung leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,702 miles

Nearside headlamp wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Offside headlamp wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 107,702 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside headlamp wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Offside headlamp wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,097 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,106 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,704 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 98,704 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,903 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YHR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

YX54 YHR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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