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YC04 TRH

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,721 mi
Last recorded135,721 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 135,721 miles

Offside Front brake pipe to hose corroding

front nearside and offside inner upper suspension turrets corroding

rear chassis rails / rear inner sills / fuel tank straps / vehicle underbody - corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,253 miles

Front Upper nearside and offside inner suspension turrets corroded

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis rails / inner sills / vehicle underbody - corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,994 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Nearside Front dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Rear chassis rails / floor / inner sills / fuel tank straps - corroding

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 120,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dipped beam (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Front nearside and offside brakes slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

Front nearside and offside wipers splitting

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Front fog-light damage

Offside Rear Inner sidelight slightly dim

Rear chassis rails / floor / inner sills / fuel tank straps - corroding

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,141 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating and exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front foglight lens cracked

nearside and offside front inner upper suspension turrets / rear fuel tank straps / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside front brake slight fluctuation

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

slight imbalance recorded on front axle

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,850 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and system corroded

front subframe and suspension arms / rear chassis rails / rear inner sills / rear crossbeam / fuel tank straps - Corroded

fuel filter casing corroded

nearside and offside front inner upper suspension turrets corroding

nearside and offside rear brakes binding - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

offside front brake slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

offside rear side marker inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,399 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,133 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,892 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 34,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,215 miles

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

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

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 TRH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC04 TRH, 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 TRH registered?

YC04 TRH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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