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YH04 FBJ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,207 mi
Last recorded166,207 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 166,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 166,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 161,213 miles

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

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 151,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 151,056 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 134,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,276 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner-edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,470 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r coil spring fractured but not insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,824 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,969 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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YH04 FBJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH04 FBJ, 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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What year was YH04 FBJ registered?

YH04 FBJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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