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YX04 VMP

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,832 mi
Last recorded89,832 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,367 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,961 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,470 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,470 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,615 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,075 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Fail 3 Aug 2007 51,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

n/s front tyre slight split in side wall

n/s front tyre wrong speed rating

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

scratch to n/s front screen made by wiper blade

service light on in vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,949 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

n/s front tyre slight split in side wall

n/s front tyre wrong speed rating

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

scratch to n/s front screen made by wiper blade

service light on in vehicle

Pass 17 May 2007 49,975 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

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 VMP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

YX04 VMP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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