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DA04 DYB

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,110 mi
Last recorded155,110 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 DYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,110 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between center and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,586 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre showing wear on outer shoulder.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Remove item from drivers view.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,414 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

covers and trays

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,745 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,654 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,804 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,265 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,257 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,687 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 45,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,293 miles

Offside Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,293 miles

Offside Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 27,788 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,788 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DA04 DYB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA04 DYB, 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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DA04 DYB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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