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YG04 KMK

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 KMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre under inflated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,522 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,294 miles

engine speed not measured

Fail 12 Mar 2018 100,253 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working broken orange one (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine temp not recorded.engine speed not recorded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,620 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 914,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r side marker inop

Fail 24 Feb 2013 68,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 68,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,438 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,404 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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YG04 KMK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YG04 KMK, 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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YG04 KMK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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