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YY04 DZP

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,849 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 124,633 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,362 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,076 miles

ns handbrake reduced effort

os rear pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns handbrake reduced effort

Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,774 miles

nearside outer tyre wall has a cut

Fail 16 Feb 2013 94,774 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside outer tyre wall has a cut

Fail 10 Mar 2012 87,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear brake binding

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,204 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 DZP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DZP, 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 DZP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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