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YY04 YBB

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,350 mi
Last recorded84,350 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,822 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror loose

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,565 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,275 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 42,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,682 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn more on the outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,320 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 30,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,172 miles

Nearside 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 YBB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

YY04 YBB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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