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OV04 YHY

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,930 mi
Last recorded127,930 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 127,930 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,789 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper missing

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,928 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 120,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,541 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,247 miles

rear brake disc starting to pit

Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake disc starting to pit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,586 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,586 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,895 miles

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

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

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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OV04 YHY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 OV04 YHY, 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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OV04 YHY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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