MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body panel corrosion nsr wheel arch
Body panel corrosion on front wings
Body panel corrosion on nsf door
Driver Mirror Casing slightly damaged
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe covered in grease
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper slightly damaged inner
Under Body General Corrosion
Body panel corrosion nsr wheel arch
Body panel corrosion on front wings
Body panel corrosion on nsf door
Driver Mirror Casing slightly damaged
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe covered in grease
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper slightly damaged inner
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Under Body General Corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear bumper bar slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear bumper bar slightly corroded
Front Both shocker top mounts have slight noise
Front Both track rod end boots have slight pin hole
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Front suspension arm bushes perishing
Under body corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Both shocker top mounts have slight noise
Front Both track rod end boots have slight pin hole
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Front suspension arm bushes perishing
Under body corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear brakes will need near future cleaning/attention
slight cracking starting to rear tyre treads
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight cracking starting to rear tyre treads
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)
front brake pads at o/s look low on inners
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF04 VPJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 YF04 VPJ, 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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YF04 VPJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2004.
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