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YP04 VFE

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Marker light out

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring seated incorrectly in the lower cup- meaning it if fouling on chassis

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Maker light out

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Maker light out

Fail 4 Mar 2024 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Maker light out

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Maker light out

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 57,753 miles

Rear exhaust joint after back box -badly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2021 57,743 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint after back box -badly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 57,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 55,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,641 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 53,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,701 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r side marker light not illuminating

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,168 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,001 miles

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface advise to wax oil

Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage n/s/f tyre not showing cords

slight damage n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,834 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre not showing cords

slight damage n/s/f wheel

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 VFE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

YP04 VFE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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