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YP04 LWX

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,896 mi
Last recorded123,896 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 LWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,896 miles

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

Central Front slight damage to front grill

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 123,896 miles

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

Central Front slight damage to front grill

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 111,183 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,305 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

chips in front windcsreen

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2015 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

chips in front windcsreen

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp wiper blades split

Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracks in front windscreen

front headlamp wipers split

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks in front windscreen

front headlamp wipers split

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,033 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2007 20,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres are all on 3mm of tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,763 miles

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres are all on 3mm of tread.

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 LWX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YP04 LWX, 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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What year was YP04 LWX registered?

YP04 LWX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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