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YY53 ZGL

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,453 mi
Last recorded131,453 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 131,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,046 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 114,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,544 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,614 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,617 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,696 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YY53 ZGL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YY53 ZGL, 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 YY53 ZGL registered?

YY53 ZGL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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