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YX04 XPF

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,639 mi
Last recorded54,639 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 XPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake backing plates corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,394 miles

noise on engine

plastic sill covers fitted

chassis and floor pan corroded

corrosion to sills

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake backing plates corroded

both front shockers corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 47,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification poss incorrect spring, fouling chassis (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough spring fouling chassis/inner arch (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not supported and fouling other pipes and brackets (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe ball joint nut packed out with washers and not locked off (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake disc backing plates corroded and worn

both front shockers corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear shockers corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

corrosion to sills

noise on engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 47,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 45,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr Osr Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Marker Light In Bumper Not Working

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey when turning (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 28,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,299 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 28,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,149 miles

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

exhaust slightley corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,627 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 25,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 22,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,029 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 XPF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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