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WD04 YRX

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,979 mi
Last recorded177,979 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 YRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 177,979 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 150,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 137,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,655 miles

Noise coming from offside front wheel when spun,suspect from gearbox

Fail 11 Mar 2011 123,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Noise coming from offside front wheel when spun,suspect from gearbox

Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,050 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 65,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 54,567 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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WD04 YRX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WD04 YRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WD04 YRX?

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What year was WD04 YRX registered?

WD04 YRX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is WD04 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD04 YRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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