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YY04 WTV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,320 mi
Last recorded108,320 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 108,308 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,878 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,871 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt driver side front (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has inner edge wear

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has inner edge wear

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn smooth inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,033 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,832 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,901 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 22,901 miles

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

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 WTV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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