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YX04 VME

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,535 mi
Last recorded213,535 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 213,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 213,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 195,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 195,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 184,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 184,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 176,466 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf brake sticking slightly

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 176,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf brake sticking slightly

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 158,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service light illuminated

Fail 18 Jun 2013 158,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service light illuminated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 139,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 139,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 120,171 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 105,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,181 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,565 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 VME is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX04 VME, 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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YX04 VME is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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