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YT54 PKA

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,172 mi
Last recorded87,172 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 PKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,233 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 84,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light is on

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,363 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

rear hand brake only just pass brake test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,032 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,656 miles

nsf inner cv boot split

Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,530 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,530 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,665 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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YT54 PKA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT54 PKA, 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 YT54 PKA registered?

YT54 PKA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YT54 PKA safe to buy?

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