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YG04 KNJ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,415 mi
Last recorded133,415 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 KNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 124,888 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 106,974 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 106,972 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 101,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 93,823 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 93,814 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,280 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front & rear brake diss corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,526 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,031 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 KNJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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