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YY04 UOJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,696 mi
Last recorded58,696 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 UOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,694 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp level device not tested

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,555 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,614 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,614 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 472,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre might have been run flat205/50/16 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,525 miles

"service"light on.

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 46,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

"service"light on.

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,663 miles

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

general rust under car

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,840 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,956 miles

rad leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 43,956 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perised

Offside Rear tyre perised

rad leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,920 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 41,942 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2013 39,620 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 39,620 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,511 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,507 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 UOJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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