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Y15 DER

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 DER
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 131,036 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Service brakes inoperative (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to chassis and sills

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

WET TEST

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 125,611 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 113,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,321 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 108,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 103,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,529 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear stabilizer bushes are worn slightly

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,112 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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Y15 DER is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y15 DER, 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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Y15 DER is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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