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OV04 YKK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,508 mi
Last recorded132,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 132,508 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 123,229 miles

Rear REAR DISCS BADLY WORN THIN AND CORRODED AND LIPPED

Fail 18 Dec 2015 123,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear REAR DISCS BADLY WORN THIN AND CORRODED AND LIPPED

Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,364 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 112,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,099 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,099 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

HID headlight wipers split

Nearside front marker lamp inop.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Possibly fitted with inner rear side lights, if so, not working.

Windscreen wiper blades split at ends. Recommend replace

Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

HID headlight wipers split

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front marker lamp inop.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Possibly fitted with inner rear side lights, if so, not working.

Windscreen wiper blades split at ends. Recommend replace

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,693 miles

Air bag light on

Localised corrosion to various brake pipes

Nearside front side-marker lamp inop.

Offside dip headlight going dim and beam pattern deteriorating

Partial check only- nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,693 miles

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

Air bag light on

Localised corrosion to various brake pipes

Nearside front side-marker lamp inop.

Offside dip headlight going dim and beam pattern deteriorating

Partial check only- nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,241 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 YKK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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