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YG04 XDV

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,726 mi
Last recorded180,726 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 180,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 172,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 172,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating off side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 162,856 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 162,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 153,719 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,116 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 143,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,899 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,808 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,781 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 100,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 93,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,525 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 XDV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDV, 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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What year was YG04 XDV registered?

YG04 XDV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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