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FA04 YYB

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,890 mi
Last recorded191,890 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 191,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 179,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tailpipe bracket broken

Fail 29 Apr 2014 179,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tailpipe bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2013 165,718 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket very corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 149,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2011 141,062 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)

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

both front tyres have uneven wear on insidde edge

nearside rear auxilery light inop

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 May 2011 141,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres have uneven wear on insidde edge

nearside rear auxilery light inop

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,134 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 101,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,483 miles

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

whilst mot criteria met parking brake only just meets with mot minimum requirements.advise inspection

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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FA04 YYB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 FA04 YYB, 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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FA04 YYB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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