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FV04 YJC

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,568 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 77,568 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,156 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 76,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 76,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,603 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,815 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

slight corrosion o/s n/s rear inner brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,016 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,238 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,891 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,897 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre showing crack around outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,228 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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FV04 YJC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FV04 YJC, 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 FV04 YJC registered?

FV04 YJC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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