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YF04 WRP

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,829 mi
Last recorded162,829 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 WRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 162,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,637 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

[general corrosion to whole under side of vehicle]

Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,890 miles

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

both rear tyres treads cracking

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 156,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres treads cracking

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 145,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,065 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 131,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,151 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroding but still serviceable

Fail 24 Jul 2014 107,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 103,204 miles

all tyres gettinc low 2mm /2;5mm

rear discs wearing

Fail 20 Jul 2013 103,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres gettinc low 2mm /2;5mm

rear discs wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,296 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 14 May 2008 29,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,522 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 WRP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF04 WRP, 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 WRP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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