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YG04 ATE

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,655 mi
Last recorded66,655 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 ATE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,655 miles

Corrosion to offside front suspension top mounting area

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 65,461 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion to suspension top mounting area

Pass 11 Mar 2023 64,051 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,739 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 52,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,356 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres showing deterioration

Pass 1 Mar 2014 24,668 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2014 24,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,943 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished 205/50/16

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,578 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 22,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,411 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 17,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,371 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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YG04 ATE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG04 ATE, 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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YG04 ATE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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