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YP04 LWK

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,974 mi
Last recorded104,974 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 LWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,974 miles

all tyres are perishing and cuts in tread

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,974 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front hoses (2.2.D.2b)

all tyres are perishing and cuts in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 96,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

poss very slight leak from O/S/R caliper

Pass 15 Nov 2014 91,416 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 91,416 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,280 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,856 miles

handbrake travel

split to o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,480 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,191 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,199 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,386 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YP04 LWK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YP04 LWK, 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 YP04 LWK registered?

YP04 LWK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is YP04 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 LWK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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