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SM04 YCW

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 174,781 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 149,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 149,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2014 128,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 128,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 101,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 73,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,672 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

215/45/zr17

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,349 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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SM04 YCW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM04 YCW, 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 SM04 YCW registered?

SM04 YCW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is SM04 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 YCW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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