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YK04 AUR

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,116 mi
Last recorded137,116 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 AUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 137,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 137,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 136,341 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 136,335 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open and close (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dull

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

exhaust corroded centre/rear joint

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,548 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,246 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 108,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre nail in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 102,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,467 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 54,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,199 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YK04 AUR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK04 AUR, 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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YK04 AUR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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