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YP04 WZF

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,937 mi
Last recorded114,937 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 WZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,937 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven 38% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,432 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 64,785 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 33,410 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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,410 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 WZF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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