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YW04 EUJ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front wing has damage

Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front wing has damage

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 107,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded and leaking backbox + rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 89,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,338 miles

EML on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,511 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 23,511 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre, not leaking

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 1.6mm

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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YW04 EUJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YW04 EUJ, 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 YW04 EUJ registered?

YW04 EUJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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