MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
centre to exhaust backbox join deteriorated
fuel filter corroded
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel filter corroded
Front suspension ball joints dust covers slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow marked (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joints dust covers slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired welded repair (2.4.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear has a slight bind on rear brake
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light is on
rear joint of exhaust system deteriorating
under-trays fitted
EML on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system has slight corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tyre deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of 25mm length. Offside rear tyre has perished/cracked outer sidewall.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YM04 WCG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YM04 WCG, 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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YM04 WCG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2004.
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