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YG04 XEA

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 XEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight wear offside strut top mounting

Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,660 miles

inner sidewalls of rear tyres cracked/perished

not possible to fully check rear brake pads with road wheels in place, advise further inspection

split in outer casing of nearside front brake hose

wiper blade rubbers beginning to split

Fail 30 Jan 2016 78,619 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner sidewalls of rear tyres cracked/perished

not possible to fully check rear brake pads with road wheels in place, advise further inspection

split in outer casing of nearside front brake hose

wiper blade rubbers beginning to split

Fail 19 Jan 2015 74,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

radial cracking on inner sidewall of rear tyre

unable to view rear inner brake pads,advise further inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

radial cracking on inner sidewall of rear tyre

unable to view rear inner brake pads,advise further inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,226 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre beginning to perish on outer tread + sidewall

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,206 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of structure.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 65,206 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of structure.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,151 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 XEA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

YG04 XEA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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