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YD04 HZF

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 144,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 138,141 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 138,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 134,898 miles

Light binding at front n/s wheel

Rear suspension bushes weak.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 134,898 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Light binding at front n/s wheel

O/s rear brale pads "low"

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes weak.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,372 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 128,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 120,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 114,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 108,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 98,528 miles

n/s/r wheelbearing feels rough when rotated

rear number plate

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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YD04 HZF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YD04 HZF, 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 YD04 HZF registered?

YD04 HZF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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