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YK04 ZVG

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,509 mi
Last recorded96,509 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ZVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 96,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,783 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,222 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,783 miles

vehicle used in training on test no 780020147513

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 ZVG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK04 ZVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK04 ZVG registered?

YK04 ZVG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YK04 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 ZVG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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