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YK04 ZVJ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,800 mi
Last recorded207,800 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ZVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 207,800 miles

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 6 Oct 2016 196,395 miles

Both rear tyres wearing very low

Slight oil leak

Underside rusty and poor

Pass 2 Oct 2015 185,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 172,422 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 172,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 158,459 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 158,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,900 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 144,900 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 124,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,272 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,272 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,228 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 63,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,125 miles

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

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

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 ZVJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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