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YY04 EKJ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,752 mi
Last recorded187,752 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 EKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 187,752 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 187,752 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 176,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 169,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 163,819 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 163,794 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 159,624 miles

Air bag light stays on.

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 159,525 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Air bag light stays on.

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 149,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 133,101 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 119,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 106,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,021 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 EKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YY04 EKJ, 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 EKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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