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YD04 XFN

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,713 mi
Last recorded141,713 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 141,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to o/s rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 133,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 572,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,925 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,856 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 28,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XFN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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