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FD04 YSZ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 YSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,976 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 137,976 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 133,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 127,260 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,259 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,506 miles

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/by the side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,139 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,792 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,417 miles

Airbag light on at time of test (used diagnostics to put light out as a prs) not on at end of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,744 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,803 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,432 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,961 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,961 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,643 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,619 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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FD04 YSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FD04 YSZ, 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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FD04 YSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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