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YG04 ZTC

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,252 mi
Last recorded153,252 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 153,252 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,437 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,404 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,038 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 142,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 138,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 138,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,125 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 113,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,955 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,668 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 98,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,511 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,152 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,467 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,068 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 ZTC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

YG04 ZTC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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