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YM53 WCL

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,875 mi
Last recorded83,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,875 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,842 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,618 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,209 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 WCL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM53 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

YM53 WCL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is YM53 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 WCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM53 WCL have outstanding finance?

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