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OY04 YFP

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,103 mi
Last recorded62,103 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 YFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,103 miles

vehiclefront glass front and lights slightly discoloured / covered in moss

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer side wall and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer side wall and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,876 miles

Nsr tyre perished

Petrol cap seal perished

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,876 miles

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

Nsr tyre perished

Petrol cap seal perished

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,181 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,153 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,995 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IS SCUFFED.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IS SCUFFED.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nsr tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,031 miles

nsf tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nsr tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nsr tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nsr tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,778 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 40,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,346 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 35,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,914 miles

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

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

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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OY04 YFP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OY04 YFP, 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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OY04 YFP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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