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YD04 XFL

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,801 mi
Last recorded174,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 174,801 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 172,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 167,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 162,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 159,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 151,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 146,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 139,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 126,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,392 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,737 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 61,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,908 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,888 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,888 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 XFL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD04 XFL registered?

YD04 XFL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is YD04 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 XFL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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