MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front side light aim
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside track rod end seeping grease
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wiper linkage advanced wear
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside track rod end seeping grease
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front side light aim
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
wiper linkage advanced wear
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & front to rear coated with waxoyl (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside and offside rear stabilizer arm bushes poor condition
Nearside and offside rear tyres getting low
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not returning fully
Oil leak ()
rear wiper split
wiper linkages advanced wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & front to rear coated with waxoyl (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside and offside rear tyres getting low
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not returning fully
Oil leak ()
rear wiper split
wiper linkages advanced wear
Nearside and offside rear upper & lower suspention support arm bushes poor condition
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
both front to rear & both front brake pipes slightly corroded & coated with waxoyl
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside and offside rear upper & lower suspention support arm bushes poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
both front to rear & both front brake pipes slightly corroded & coated with waxoyl
engine covers & under trays fitted
rear brake pads getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside chassis weak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers & under trays fitted
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside chassis weak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers & under trays fitted
slight oil leak
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake discs advanced corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake travel close to limit
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake travel close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY04 XRR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 DY04 XRR, 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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DY04 XRR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2004.
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