MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front marker light inoperative.
Headlamp aim too high o/s (1.8)
Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high n/s (1.8)
Front lower swivel covers perished
front track rod end covers perished
Front lower swivel covers perished
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front track rod end covers perished
lower swivel covers perished
ns track rod end covers split
rear discs worn
wipers split
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
lower swivel covers perished
ns track rod end covers split
rear discs worn
wipers split
front drop link covers perished
front lower swivel covers perished
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front drop link covers perished
front lower swivel covers perished
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside rear brake binding slightly and brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside rear brake binding slightly and brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
partial plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas
rear brake discs corroded on edges of facings
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside headlamp beam image poor
partial plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas
rear brake discs corroded on edges of facings
offside headlamp dims down shortly after being switched on.
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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YG04 ZTE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 ZTE, 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 ZTE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.
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