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BL04 ZYY

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,701 mi
Last recorded217,701 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 217,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 217,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 212,561 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 207,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 198,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 198,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 181,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing middle of tread??

o/s mirror cracked, but view ok

Fail 25 Mar 2014 181,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing middle of tread??

o/s mirror cracked, but view ok

Pass 2 Mar 2013 155,594 miles

offside and nearside rear indicators fading to white

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 2 Mar 2013 155,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside and nearside rear indicators fading to white

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,886 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner & outer edges slightly worn

O/S/F Tyre inner & ouyer edges slightly worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 113,886 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner & outer edges slightly worn

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

O/S/F Tyre inner & ouyer edges slightly worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,850 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 May 2009 86,378 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyres low on the edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,906 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres low on the edges

Pass 29 May 2007 59,857 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

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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BL04 ZYY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL04 ZYY, 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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BL04 ZYY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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