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YC53 VKK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,651 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 90,651 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S/F (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working O/S/R (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,508 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 83,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,980 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 Mar 2011 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,060 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2008 41,411 miles

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

suspect all brake pads seized in housings

Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 25,345 miles

Offside Front 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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YC53 VKK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC53 VKK, 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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YC53 VKK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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