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YY04 XKH

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 129,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 115,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,391 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,102 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 75,090 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,955 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,618 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 XKH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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