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YY04 EKG

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 EKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 92,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,737 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 80,459 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,058 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 7,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,911 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,312 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Reverse lights are inop

both rear tyres are becomeing cracked and worn.n-s-r tyre is on 2.5mm and o-s-r tyre is on 3mm...legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,169 miles

Reverse lights are inop

both rear tyres are becomeing cracked and worn.n-s-r tyre is on 2.5mm and o-s-r tyre is on 3mm...legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,819 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,711 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,435 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,450 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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YY04 EKG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY04 EKG, 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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YY04 EKG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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