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YB04 XAM

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,872 mi
Last recorded101,872 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 XAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 95,580 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 95,580 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 93,792 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 92,977 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 88,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 85,469 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 82,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 80,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 64,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,885 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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YB04 XAM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YB04 XAM, 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 YB04 XAM registered?

YB04 XAM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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