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DY04 XRM

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,079 mi
Last recorded149,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 149,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate and tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 145,816 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 145,816 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 140,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 136,689 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

condition of both rear tyres in tread

sill covers fitted

tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,689 miles

condition of both rear tyres in tread

sill covers fitted

tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,579 miles

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

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

noise coming from engine

Fail 22 Apr 2014 130,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

noise coming from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,710 miles

ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 126,710 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroding and pitting and slightly worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear inner side light inop.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,613 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear inner side light inop.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,504 miles

brake warning light staying on.

service light staying on.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 104,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light staying on.

service light staying on.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,616 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)

slight oil leak from gear box inner drive shaft boot

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 80,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,207 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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DY04 XRM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY04 XRM, 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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DY04 XRM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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