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AK04 HKY

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,857 mi
Last recorded136,857 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,857 miles

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

both front tyres bald inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Dec 2021 136,857 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres bald inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,481 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 134,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields are insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,053 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 121,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 117,893 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,733 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,664 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,576 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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AK04 HKY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK04 HKY, 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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AK04 HKY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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