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WK04 YDF

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,998 mi
Last recorded139,998 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 YDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2025 139,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke when doing test (fuel) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens incure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight aim on mimamum

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,474 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,474 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam fuze blown (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on wear blocks scrubbing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on wear blocks scrubbing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working change bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,545 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 88,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer position lamp on body of vehicle not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer position lamp on body of vehicle not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose rubber casing split exposing core (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose rubber casing split exposing core (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre deteriorated and also punctured by nail (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer position lamp on body of vehicle not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer position lamp on body of vehicle not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers belt worn and frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,545 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,692 miles

Front subframe cross brace bent

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,692 miles

Front subframe cross brace bent

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,893 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall // rear tyres worn // discs worn // centre exhaust box noisey baffle

Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,891 miles

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

Cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall // rear tyres worn // discs worn // centre exhaust box noisey baffle

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,362 miles

NSR brake disc slightly warped

RR wiper needs new

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,362 miles

NSR brake disc slightly warped

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

RR wiper needs new

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,041 miles

nsr tyre has surface cut in outer wall

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,438 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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WK04 YDF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WK04 YDF, 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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WK04 YDF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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