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PN04 YGK

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,246 mi
Last recorded157,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 YGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2013 157,246 miles

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2013 157,246 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,184 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 151,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear inner sidelights not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,160 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2011 128,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 109,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,702 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,421 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,322 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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PN04 YGK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 PN04 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN04 YGK registered?

PN04 YGK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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