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Y5 SMS

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,978 miles

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

various areas of corrosion to underside exhaust corroded rear spring seats corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

various areas of corrosion to underside exhaust corroded rear spring seats corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,923 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,023 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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Y5 SMS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y5 SMS, 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 Y5 SMS registered?

Y5 SMS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is Y5 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 SMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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