MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside 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
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake backing plates corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
beam benders fitted
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
beam benders fitted
engine cover fitted
offside front tyre tread low on outer edge
sill covers fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear wheel track control arm outer bushes starting to deteriorate
sill covers fitted
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
dust cover on nearside front lower suspension ball joint starting to deteriorate
front and rear brake application slightly uneven
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus
oil leak
parking brake performance slightly low offside
sill covers fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
dust cover on nearside front lower suspension ball joint starting to deteriorate
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus
oil leak
rear brakes slightly out of balance and judder slightly
sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
offside front brake judders slightly
oil leak
sill covers fitted
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
oil leak
sill covers fitted
offside front brake binding slightly
parking brake performance slightly low offside
sill covers fitted
parking brake performance slightly low offside
rear brake discs slightly worn
sill covers fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all discs slightly corroded
clutch pedal rubber warn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all discs slightly corroded
clutch pedal rubber warn
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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YC04 AUL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 AUL, 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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YC04 AUL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2004.
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