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OV04 YKH

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,106 mi
Last recorded145,106 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 145,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged

travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,909 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chip in screen

n/s/f wiper split on end

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,403 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,278 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 28 Jul 2009 69,278 miles

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

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,318 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE NSR TYRE HAD 2 SMALL NAILS IN THREAD

ADVISE NSR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTY ON OUTER EDGE

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN OSR & NSR OUTER TOE-IN ARM BUSHES

Pass 17 May 2007 35,803 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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OV04 YKH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV04 YKH, 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 OV04 YKH registered?

OV04 YKH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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