MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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
front inside brake pads becoming low recommend brake check
smoke emissions not detected
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
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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