MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake application uneven Slow to increase (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 3 are 195/60r15 this one is 195/65r15 (4.1.A.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre tread damaged inner
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre tread damaged inner
Blades smeary
OS Gaiter pinholed
Water loss OS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Blades smeary
OS Gaiter pinholed
Water loss OS
Both front tyres getting low & worn on edges
OS Front tyre cracking on inside edge
Rear pads low
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Both front tyres getting low & worn on edges
OS Front tyre cracking on inside edge
Rear pads low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long footbrake travel
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides front brake disc(s) worn and scored. both sides rear brake disc(s) scored + worn and corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)
both sides front brake disc(s) worn and scored. both sides rear brake disc(s) scored + worn and corroded
Nearside Front 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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY04 DZN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2004.
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