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YM04 WCG

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,791 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 118,776 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 110,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,251 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,929 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,911 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 93,870 miles

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) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 67,095 miles

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.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 56,020 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,313 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 3,313 miles

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?

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 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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