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YE04 YGV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

242,409 mi
Last recorded242,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 YGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 242,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 240,482 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 240,478 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 236,049 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front wheel rims- inner rims slightly distorted

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes and front/ rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

front panel/ crossmember starting to rust and slight damage

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside front steering arm slightly distorted

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

parking brake efficiency slightly low

rear chassis, inner sill panels and front/ rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear suspension- upper and lower tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2023 236,042 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front wheel rims- inner rims slightly distorted

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes and front/ rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

front panel/ crossmember starting to rust and slight damage

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside front steering arm slightly distorted

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

rear chassis, inner sill panels and front/ rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear suspension- upper and lower tie bar bushes starting to split/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2019 225,105 miles

both front front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

both indicator side repeater bulbs starting to discolour

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside steering arm slightly distorted

offside front exterior door handle slight damage

offside front headlamp glass chipped

offside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear brake performances slight imbalance

rear chassis and front crossmember starting to rust

rear exhaust join starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

upper and lower rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to split/ wear

Fail 29 Jun 2019 224,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

front brake pads worn low

front number plate starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front foglamp broken and not working

nearside steering arm slightly distorted

offside front exterior door handdle slight damage

offside front headlamp glass chipped

offside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear chassis and front crossmember starting to rust

rear exhaust join starting to rust

slight oil leak

upper and lower rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 14 Jun 2018 212,690 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 212,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear brake caliper showing signs of dampness but not leaking

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 197,418 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 181,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 181,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 164,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 164,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 149,653 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 149,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside stop lamp lens damaged

rear seats folded down, rear seat belts not tested

Fail 27 Sep 2012 113,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside stop lamp lens damaged

rear seats folded down, rear seat belts not tested

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,330 miles

front inside brake pads becoming low recommend brake check

smoke emissions not detected

Fail 24 Oct 2011 91,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front inside brake pads becoming low recommend brake check

smoke emissions not detected

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,125 miles

Heat shield on centre exhaust was knocking on the centre exhaust system .......I have fixed !!!

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,125 miles

Heat shield on centre exhaust was knocking on the centre exhaust system .......I have fixed !!!

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,889 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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YE04 YGV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YE04 YGV, 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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YE04 YGV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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