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YM53 WCJ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,752 mi
Last recorded221,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 221,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 195,648 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 195,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 173,156 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 143,750 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 114,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 114,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,190 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 84,190 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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YM53 WCJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YM53 WCJ, 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 YM53 WCJ registered?

YM53 WCJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 WCJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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