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WK04 YDL

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 YDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,022 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 122,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,979 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,732 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,929 miles

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

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

handbrake efficiency ok but very noisy when applied-reqs.checking-inboard shoes

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,401 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 86,401 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Part of exhaust mount broken, but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,032 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,602 miles

Three tyres low

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

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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WK04 YDL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WK04 YDL, 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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WK04 YDL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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