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YP04 HZG

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,952 mi
Last recorded188,952 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 HZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 188,952 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 188,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 172,280 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 172,280 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 155,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,386 miles

Front brake pads look low

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Offside front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 124,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Front brake pads look low

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Offside front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 109,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 96,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 84,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,509 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,882 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 44,882 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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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YP04 HZG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YP04 HZG, 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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YP04 HZG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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