MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,362 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides clips broke (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
n/s/r park brake figure low affecting overall pass
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General corrosion on under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic trims fitted over sills not allowing full inspection of sills
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General corrosion on under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic trims fitted over sills not allowing full inspection of sills
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim damage (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
little effot from n/s/r on the handbrake
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
little effot from n/s/r on the handbrake
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light on
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine management light on
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YO04 KUW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 YO04 KUW, 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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YO04 KUW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 2004.
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