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YW53 CDK

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,922 mi
Last recorded155,922 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 155,922 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 155,922 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 154,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 152,106 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 152,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 148,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,731 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 146,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 144,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 140,580 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 132,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,671 miles

MIL light on

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 117,671 miles

MIL light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,600 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 110,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,359 miles

Offside front tyre has started to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,751 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,540 miles

near side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,778 miles

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

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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YW53 CDK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YW53 CDK, 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 YW53 CDK registered?

YW53 CDK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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