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YM04 CKC

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,694 mi
Last recorded44,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 CKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,694 miles

Front Front fog lamps not working

Fail 8 May 2026 44,681 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 43,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 43,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,234 miles

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

Tyres cracking with age

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 41,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,202 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,202 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,790 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 28,790 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 25,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,406 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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YM04 CKC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM04 CKC, 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 YM04 CKC registered?

YM04 CKC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 CKC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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