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OE04 DYY

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,197 mi
Last recorded139,197 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 DYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 139,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 139,196 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 130,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2014 107,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,431 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,700 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,847 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES LOW EDGE

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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OE04 DYY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc 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 OE04 DYY, 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 OE04 DYY registered?

OE04 DYY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is OE04 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 DYY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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