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YY04 WTF

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,652 mi
Last recorded167,652 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 167,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 163,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 155,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 148,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 147,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,590 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 139,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 126,159 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 126,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,703 miles

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe (rear section)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,066 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,571 miles

SLIGHT - damage to windscreen

brake pads (rear) getting low

o/s headlamp wiper blade missing

service lamp on

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,185 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,842 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,334 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,845 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 WTF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

YY04 WTF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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