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BV04 YKA

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,418 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs also worn and pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 107,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2023 83,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 59,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 59,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,731 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,327 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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BV04 YKA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV04 YKA, 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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BV04 YKA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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