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YV04 HAE

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,735 mi
Last recorded130,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 130,735 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements, may be in need of repair or adjustment.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 130,735 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front marker light not working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements, may be in need of repair or adjustment.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 113,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 113,110 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 100,836 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 100,836 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,500 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake linkeage siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,289 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,287 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)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 zr16 87w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,099 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,830 miles

Both front tyres near limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,274 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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YV04 HAE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV04 HAE, 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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YV04 HAE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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