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YY04 JLU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 164,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 164,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 158,472 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perish

cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 154,376 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

cover fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 154,376 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 152,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 107,232 miles

front discs worn /lipped

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,791 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 77,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,370 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,690 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,278 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 JLU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YY04 JLU, 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 YY04 JLU registered?

YY04 JLU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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