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WR04 TYU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,614 mi
Last recorded213,614 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 TYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 213,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 213,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 207,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 202,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 202,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 194,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 194,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205x50zrx17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 178,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 178,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205x50x17 93w (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 163,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 163,776 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil OSF shock absorber has slight misting (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 144,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil OSF shock absorber has slight misting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear OSR tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,812 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 122,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 122,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,820 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,508 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,926 miles

Front brake disc's worn

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc's worn

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,061 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

fuel filter supply pipe held in by duck tape

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,009 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine under tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,997 miles

light fluffing of both rear outer seatbelts

p.a.s rack weeping/misting of oil

steering vibrates lock to lock

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,848 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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WR04 TYU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WR04 TYU, 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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What year was WR04 TYU registered?

WR04 TYU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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