MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both rear handbrake quadrants are held off their stops
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both rear handbrake quadrants are held off their stops
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front and rear number plates deteriorating.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front and rear number plates deteriorating.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC04 SYH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 SYH, 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 YC04 SYH registered?
YC04 SYH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2004.
Is YC04 SYH safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC04 SYH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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