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YC04 WJR

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,905 mi
Last recorded170,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 170,905 miles

Front lamps are deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen is damaged, does not interfere with drivers view

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front wing mirror casing has been created from tape

Nearside Front wing mirror is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front panel is damaged

engine management lamp on

vehicle dirty from outside

Fail 22 Jan 2018 170,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front lamps are deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen is damaged, does not interfere with drivers view

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front wing mirror casing has been created from tape

Nearside Front wing mirror is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front panel is damaged

engine management lamp on

vehicle dirty from outside

Pass 23 Jan 2017 163,063 miles

Front windscreen has slight damage, does not effect drivers view

Pass 1 Dec 2015 154,239 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front wing mirror's outer casing is deteriorated. No sharp edges

Fail 1 Dec 2015 154,239 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front wing mirror's outer casing is deteriorated. No sharp edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 77,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,005 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,983 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,975 miles

advise rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WJR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJR, 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 WJR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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