MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded in parts
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Fluffing and fraying to seat belt
Oil leaks
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust corroded in parts
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Steel fixing embedded in inner sidewall
Offside Front Fluffing and fraying to seat belt
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leaks
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
driver and passenger rear seat belts checked with child seats in place
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
driver and passenger rear seat belts checked with child seats in place
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSENGER FRONT FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSENGER FRONT FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight oil leak around turbo inlet
slight oil leak around turbo inlet
both front tyre close to legal minimum
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both front tyre close to legal minimum
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH04 YRK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 YH04 YRK, 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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YH04 YRK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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