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YR04 LPJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 LPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,568 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

Both front tyres wearing low

Front brake discs worn thin

Front brake pads wearing low

Front wiper blades in poor condition

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted / scored

Unable to fully check condition of outer sills - due to plastic covers

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Various rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,568 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

Both front tyres wearing low

Front brake discs worn thin

Front brake pads wearing low

Front wiper blades in poor condition

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted / scored

Unable to fully check condition of outer sills - due to plastic covers

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Various rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,864 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,967 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,246 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 LPJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

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

Is YR04 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 LPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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