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YP04 HZN

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 HZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 107,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly damaged but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine rattles low on engine oil

uneven wear on front and rear tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tyre wear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tyre wear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

oil light on dash

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,754 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,292 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,038 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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YP04 HZN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP04 HZN, 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 HZN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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