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DA04 VYV

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,261 mi
Last recorded180,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 180,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 180,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,374 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 163,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 151,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 151,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 134,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 134,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,204 miles

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades split and starting to smear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,983 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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DA04 VYV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA04 VYV, 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 DA04 VYV registered?

DA04 VYV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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