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BV04 YLL

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

166,294 mi
Last recorded166,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2023 166,294 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 161,606 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 161,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 158,939 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 158,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 154,009 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all indicator bulbs off colour

Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 139,547 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 139,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,164 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 129,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 123,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 118,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 113,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 113,889 miles

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

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Both rear light clusters cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Rear indicators starting to fade

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,074 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2009 105,502 miles

alt belt perishing

brake hoses perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 100,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,139 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 89,139 miles

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 YLL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BV04 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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