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WV04 UYP

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,739 mi
Last recorded174,739 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 UYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 174,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 141,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 134,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake/parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,707 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 131,707 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,489 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 128,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,989 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,719 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,390 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 87,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,584 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,185 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 20,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,600 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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WV04 UYP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV04 UYP, 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 WV04 UYP registered?

WV04 UYP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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