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YR04 KGV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,161 mi
Last recorded92,161 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 92,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure number plate is broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split webbing is exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split webbing is exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged drivers seat belt is excessively frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is just on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKEPIPE TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,603 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear drake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 71,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,037 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 KGV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KGV, 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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What year was YR04 KGV registered?

YR04 KGV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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