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YY04 UAD

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,409 mi
Last recorded131,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 UAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 131,409 miles

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

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

OSF/OSR Tyres Have Cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 123,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 107,128 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 107,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,531 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 99,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,506 miles

n/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

Fail 25 Apr 2012 93,500 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

Pass 3 May 2011 86,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,800 miles

n/s/r tyre outer tread wearing down

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,800 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer tread wearing down

Pass 7 May 2009 70,537 miles

1\8th wear left on o/s n/s/f brake pads

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,106 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)

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 UAD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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