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YH04 FBX

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,785 mi
Last recorded53,785 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,162 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 47,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,742 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 40,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filter insecure but not likely to fall off

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,788 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,373 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 33,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,905 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,925 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 FBX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

YH04 FBX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is YH04 FBX safe to buy?

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