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YC04 AUL

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,866 mi
Last recorded196,866 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 AUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 196,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 189,329 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2023 189,328 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 181,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 175,978 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 175,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 171,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 166,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 160,308 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 150,595 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 150,587 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,252 miles

beam benders fitted

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 141,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wheel track control arm outer bushes starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,642 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,911 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

parking brake performance slightly low offside

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,655 miles

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2007 32,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,975 miles

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?

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 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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