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YC04 AUE

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,667 mi
Last recorded85,667 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 AUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,056 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,045 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,778 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2012 41,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,704 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,239 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 22,239 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,236 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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YC04 AUE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC04 AUE, 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 YC04 AUE registered?

YC04 AUE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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