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YG04 KNC

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

168,551 mi
Last recorded168,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 KNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 168,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 167,504 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 167,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 164,204 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside upper strut mounting assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in mud near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in mud near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2019 164,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both upper and lower lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside upper strut mounting assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in mud near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in mud near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 153,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and perishing.205/50r16

Offside rear tyre bald on edges and perishing

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 153,733 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and perishing.205/50r16

Offside rear tyre bald on edges and perishing

Oil leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 16 ~3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 146,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 16 ~3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 134,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn/worn inner and outer edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn/worn inner and outer edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,516 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 6 Mar 2013 100,516 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,491 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,491 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,670 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres bald on edges not in centre 3/4

Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres bald on edges not in centre 3/4

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,098 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,197 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 54,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,589 miles

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r brake very noisey in operation

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2008 43,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screw in n/s/f tyre

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r brake very noisey in operation

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,313 miles

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

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

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 KNC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YG04 KNC, 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 KNC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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