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YP04 WZH

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,142 mi
Last recorded156,142 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 WZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 156,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate need changing soon

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r & centre pipes slight corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2021 156,142 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working bulb & lens (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion

n/s/ & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed need changing soon (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate slight damage

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2018 139,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 131,885 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 131,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 114,654 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 114,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,931 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 101,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 98,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,977 miles

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

air bag light on.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 86,084 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,481 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 WZH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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