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YD54 PKJ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,541 mi
Last recorded34,541 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 PKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 34,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster doesn`t work (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 20,974 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 20,775 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,282 miles

Front brake flexcy metal ends corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2016 20,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake flexcy metal ends corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,751 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,261 miles

front and rear No plate discolour

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,506 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 18,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,657 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,865 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 16,862 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,006 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,134 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,474 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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YD54 PKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD54 PKJ, 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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YD54 PKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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