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YL04 FMG

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,083 mi
Last recorded150,083 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,083 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 150,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 146,601 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,342 miles

dipswitch /indicator arm worn

Fail 22 Aug 2018 139,342 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

dipswitch /indicator arm worn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,004 miles

plastic outer sill covers

Fail 28 Jul 2016 133,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic outer sill covers

Pass 23 Jul 2015 131,860 miles

front brakes slightly tight

pastic outer sill covers

Fail 26 Jul 2014 129,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 129,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 120,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2012 116,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery loose

Pass 14 Apr 2012 116,907 miles

battery loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 105,614 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,185 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,509 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 86,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2007 76,445 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2007 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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YL04 FMG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YL04 FMG, 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 YL04 FMG registered?

YL04 FMG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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