MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
condition of both rear tyres in tread
sill covers fitted
tyre wear n/s/f
condition of both rear tyres in tread
sill covers fitted
tyre wear n/s/f
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
noise coming from engine
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
ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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.
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.
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.
brake warning light staying on.
service light staying on.
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.
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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