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YM04 KNP

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,939 mi
Last recorded115,939 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 KNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,939 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 113,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 109,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,125 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,365 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light keeps coming on

oil level just over minimum

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light keeps coming on

oil level just over minimum

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tracking

Fail 1 Oct 2016 89,092 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both wipers split (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,401 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,401 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,241 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,114 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,244 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,060 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 KNP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YM04 KNP, 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 YM04 KNP registered?

YM04 KNP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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