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YR04 KGU

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,874 mi
Last recorded141,874 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 141,874 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 May 2018 141,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 May 2017 132,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 122,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 111,908 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,035 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,483 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 90,483 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,959 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,533 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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YR04 KGU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR04 KGU, 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 YR04 KGU registered?

YR04 KGU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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