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YX04 PPZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,586 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 May 2017 114,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency poor, noted; new rear pads and discs recently fitted- bedding in?

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,759 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to heatshield

headlamps fading

play in steering

wear on discs and pads

Fail 20 Nov 2015 100,759 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber perished (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to heatshield

headlamps fading

play in steering

wear on discs and pads

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,907 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,907 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 62,841 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,840 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,901 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,125 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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YX04 PPZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX04 PPZ, 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 YX04 PPZ registered?

YX04 PPZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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