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AU04 YYV

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,745 mi
Last recorded202,745 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 202,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 202,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 187,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip bent slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 169,504 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 169,347 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 158,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

some brake pipes coated in protective cover

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,686 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 133,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 123,013 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,185 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,429 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,484 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,105 miles

rear discs corroded front pads & discs badly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2009 84,105 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear discs corroded front pads & discs badly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,772 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AU04 YYV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 YYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU04 YYV registered?

AU04 YYV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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