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YM04 KNS

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 KNS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 139,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 135,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 135,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 121,950 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 121,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low lamp loose inside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 114,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,908 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 76,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,835 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 35,047 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,827 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 28,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 19,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 19,830 miles

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

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 KNS is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black 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 YM04 KNS, 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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YM04 KNS is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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