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YD04 VVY

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,933 mi
Last recorded136,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 136,933 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes all coated/covered grease

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear little born arm bush deteriorated slight play

offside rear little born arm bush deteriorated slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2016 136,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes all coated/covered grease

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside rear little born arm bush deteriorated slight play

offside rear little born arm bush deteriorated slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,650 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,650 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,744 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,217 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,207 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,463 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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YD04 VVY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD04 VVY, 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 YD04 VVY registered?

YD04 VVY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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