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GR04 YBK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

90,183 mi
Last recorded90,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 YBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 90,183 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 90,183 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction device holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,971 miles

Minor damage to screen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking all four tyres in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,415 miles

Minor damage to screen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking all four tyres in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 84,415 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))

Minor damage to screen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking all four tyres in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,947 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer side light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,058 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,749 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,574 miles

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack Around Outer Edge

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,574 miles

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack Around Outer Edge

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,147 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,403 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,787 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,144 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,474 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,128 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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GR04 YBK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 GR04 YBK, 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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GR04 YBK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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