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YW04 EXH

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 188,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 183,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex--joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear anti rattle spring missing on brake caliper

Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,545 miles

offside rear lamp unit has a side light bulb blown

Pass 5 Jan 2018 151,200 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 133,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,848 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,842 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,278 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,271 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight stepping on tread

Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight stepping on tread

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,819 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,693 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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YW04 EXH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

YW04 EXH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YW04 EXH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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