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YY04 MWZ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,866 mi
Last recorded72,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 MWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 63,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 57,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (1.6mm legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,078 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 56,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,071 miles

offside front seatbelt twisted

small lump in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,506 miles

indicator tell-tale obscured

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,981 miles

nail in off side rear tyre unsure if punctured but if it was it would be un-repairable

off side front seat belt twisted

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 MWZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY04 MWZ registered?

YY04 MWZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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