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YC04 TFU

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 134,583 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 134,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 133,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,673 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 128,258 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 124,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 121,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 115,710 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on brake pipes and underbody of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,609 miles

N/S/R inner tail lamp inop

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 35,774 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 TFU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC04 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

YC04 TFU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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