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YD04 VWF

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,728 mi
Last recorded132,728 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir/hose connection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 132,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir/hose connection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot deteriated

n/s/r brake pad starting to fall apart

o/s side repeater discoloured

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing inner edge

wipers smear slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below min at one point on tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake discs corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot deteriated

n/s/r brake pad starting to fall apart

o/s side repeater discoloured

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing inner edge

wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 108,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 99,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,914 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 91,907 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SRS warning light on

Fail 23 Feb 2012 85,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

may have wire problem rear tail gate

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

may have wire problem rear tail gate

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,672 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 60,934 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 60,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,500 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 VWF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD04 VWF, 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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YD04 VWF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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