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YC04 SXZ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 111,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,846 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,274 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 85,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,271 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,108 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 62,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,040 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to outer sidewall, offside front tyre.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,834 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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YC04 SXZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC04 SXZ, 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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YC04 SXZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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