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YH04 YRK

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

215,791 mi
Last recorded215,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 YRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 215,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 199,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 181,322 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 181,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 164,143 miles

driver and passenger rear seat belts checked with child seats in place

Fail 16 Apr 2015 164,143 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 139,104 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 139,104 miles

PASSENGER FRONT FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN

Fail 12 Apr 2013 116,751 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,728 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,654 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,631 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 76,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,115 miles

slight oil leak around turbo inlet

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,588 miles

both front tyre close to legal minimum

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,695 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,456 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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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