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YA04 UTU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2011 88,458 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limits

Coil springs complete

Engine has noise advise further inspection

Inner brake discs and pads slightly worn advise brake service

Nearside front inner wheel arch has signs of fouling but no fouling found at time of test

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 83,985 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2010 83,985 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 11 Feb 2009 73,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,710 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,670 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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YA04 UTU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YA04 UTU, 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 YA04 UTU registered?

YA04 UTU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is YA04 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA04 UTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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