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YD04 VXA

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,914 mi
Last recorded131,914 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 131,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear under body slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2022 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,965 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,550 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Number plate lamp bulb dim in operation

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,631 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 58,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,844 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,983 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,973 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,653 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,516 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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YD04 VXA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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