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YY04 CVU

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,933 mi
Last recorded150,933 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 CVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 150,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antie roll bar link rod boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective light lense broken with jagged edges (4.2.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine large amount of oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe acrros rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front small chip in screen zone a below 10 mm

slight corrosion on both rear flexie brake hose ferrells

Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,478 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly corroded at ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly corroded at ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,213 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread At fixing point. (6.3.1d)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 130,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 124,490 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 112,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2014 112,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2013 100,805 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 100,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 88,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 88,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,140 miles

nearside and offside rear childseats fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear childseats fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,809 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,110 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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YY04 CVU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY04 CVU, 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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YY04 CVU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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