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OV04 YLE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,372 mi
Last recorded108,372 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 108,372 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 98,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2016 89,534 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

ENG management light

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF tyre side walls cracked but cords not visible.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,646 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF tyre side walls cracked but cords not visible.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,665 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,740 miles

Front tyres low on the edges

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiperblade split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,607 miles

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs lipped

nearside front flexible brake hose cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Apr 2010 45,607 miles

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

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs lipped

nearside front flexible brake hose cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,406 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 34,406 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,527 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 YLE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 OV04 YLE, 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 YLE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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