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YP04 HZW

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,220 mi
Last recorded77,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 HZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Fail 3 Jun 2026 77,216 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,543 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,763 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 68,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 66,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 64,234 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 64,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,057 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,116 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 29,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,346 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 20,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,465 miles

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

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 HZW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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