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YM04 UPB

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,886 mi
Last recorded118,886 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 118,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 116,850 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Amber side marker not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 113,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 111,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 103,062 miles

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

Offside Rear 205 60 R16) Tyre (Worn uneavenly

Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,665 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 95,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,494 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,112 miles

advice headlamp patterns poor

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,024 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,087 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,074 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,433 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,433 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 42,911 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,738 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,482 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 25,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 19,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,240 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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YM04 UPB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 YM04 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM04 UPB registered?

YM04 UPB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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