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YA04 LSK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

108,098 mi
Last recorded108,098 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 LSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,098 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,247 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 104,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,531 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,530 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 91,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,140 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,004 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread warped (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,927 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,601 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,855 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,924 miles

n/s mirror in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,923 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s mirror in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,827 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limit - advise replace

rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

slight damage to front lower vallance - advise attention

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,827 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limit - advise replace

rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

slight damage to front lower vallance - advise attention

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,452 miles

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

slight bind o/s + n/s front brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YA04 LSK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 YA04 LSK, 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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YA04 LSK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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