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Y111 DRU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 DRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 70,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,942 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 65,942 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,644 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,954 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2016 40,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 37,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise light cracking to both rear tyres between tread

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 May 2012 31,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 31,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 29,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,767 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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Y111 DRU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y111 DRU, 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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Y111 DRU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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