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YY04 YAH

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 103,449 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,672 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,150 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes are slightly cracked and show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 98,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes are slightly cracked and show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,033 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 18 Jun 2021 95,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,743 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 88,449 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,565 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,080 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,076 miles

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 low reflector insecure (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,561 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,807 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 YAH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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