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YH04 FXU

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,732 miles

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 74,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords on show (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords on show (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 71,816 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear underside slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 68,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

rear underside slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,813 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,662 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst leaking above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 58,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,952 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,947 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,610 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,365 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,360 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 146,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,355 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 FXU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

YH04 FXU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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