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YY54 EJE

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,719 mi
Last recorded145,719 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 EJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 145,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,683 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,715 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 89,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,987 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,333 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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YY54 EJE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY54 EJE, 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 YY54 EJE registered?

YY54 EJE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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