MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
front tyres bald on edges not in centre 3/4
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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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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