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YF04 VPJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,013 mi
Last recorded108,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 108,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 104,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 104,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,417 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 88,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,674 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 67,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,448 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 54,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,400 miles

slight cracking starting to rear tyre treads

Fail 19 May 2009 36,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking starting to rear tyre treads

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,209 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)

front brake pads at o/s look low on inners

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,193 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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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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