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YC04 AUF

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 AUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 109,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 105,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,207 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 103,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 97,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,135 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,047 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,209 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 55,209 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

F/O/S tyre wall perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,271 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,658 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,848 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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YC04 AUF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YC04 AUF, 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 YC04 AUF registered?

YC04 AUF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YC04 AUF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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