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YM04 YXY

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,629 mi
Last recorded153,629 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 YXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 148,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edgers wearing

Offside Front tyre edgers wearing

Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre edgers wearing

Offside Front tyre edgers wearing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,184 miles

both front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both steering rods

Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both steering rods

Fail 16 Jan 2015 120,701 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,152 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 117,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,914 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 112,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,662 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 96,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,191 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,721 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2007 51,236 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 YXY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YM04 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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