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YC04 THP

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,043 mi
Last recorded120,043 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 THP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,043 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,587 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 115,656 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,392 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and nearside low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,505 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 110,505 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining off the pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner face

Front undertray insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,770 miles

All disc's corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All disc's corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,049 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,010 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal pipes broke under pressure during brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,787 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,652 miles

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,272 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,103 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,072 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,678 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,490 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,313 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 THP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 THP, 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 THP registered?

YC04 THP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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