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YJ53 KEC

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 KEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,175 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Advise to change at first opportunity (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front fog light lens broken

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,759 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,759 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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YJ53 KEC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ53 KEC, 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 YJ53 KEC registered?

YJ53 KEC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is YJ53 KEC safe to buy?

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