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YY54 HVX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 122,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 122,437 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 112,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,746 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 83,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s increases quicker than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe at rear near filter corroding also filter corroding & holding strap broken ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,614 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,611 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 78,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,511 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,233 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 65,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,479 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 59,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,788 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,500 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,751 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 30 Sep 2009 25,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,836 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YY54 HVX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY54 HVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY54 HVX registered?

YY54 HVX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YY54 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 HVX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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