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YE04 EZT

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,349 mi
Last recorded174,349 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 EZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 174,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 173,695 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 173,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 172,730 miles

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose unclipped

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 169,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 165,092 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 164,971 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 163,376 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 163,376 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 162,165 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 162,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 157,671 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 157,669 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,360 miles

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

rear brake pipe [ side to side of vehicle ] slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 149,746 miles

Both Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Rear park brake efficiency on minimum limit

Slight brake bind from rear nearside wheel

Fail 9 Dec 2015 149,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Rear park brake efficiency on minimum limit

Slight brake bind from rear nearside wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,731 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 139,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,033 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 122,683 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 114,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 114,873 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 106,880 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 98,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,282 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 88,282 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,812 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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YE04 EZT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE04 EZT, 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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YE04 EZT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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