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YG04 KNF

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,774 mi
Last recorded79,774 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 KNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,774 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 78,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,197 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,143 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 KNF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YG04 KNF, 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 YG04 KNF registered?

YG04 KNF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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