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DK54 YBE

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,240 mi
Last recorded87,240 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 YBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 664,330 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,047 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,964 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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DK54 YBE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DK54 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK54 YBE registered?

DK54 YBE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DK54 YBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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