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YM04 UPS

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,079 mi
Last recorded111,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,327 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 21 Nov 2016 97,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,540 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 83,536 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

near side front a b s wire not secure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,593 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 80,022 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 70,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 70,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,934 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 50,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,123 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 UPS is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

YM04 UPS is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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