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YY54 HVZ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 141,676 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,126 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,124 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 117,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 117,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,015 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,249 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 105,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,514 miles

Exhaust in general corroded condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 102,514 miles

Exhaust in general corroded condition

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,601 miles

offside rear tye worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,804 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,299 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs lipped

front pads are low

nearside front tyre sidewall split not too cords.

rear discs lipped

rear pads appear low

tyre size 205/50/17

Pass 28 Jul 2007 85,272 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 HVZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HVZ, 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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YY54 HVZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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