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YG04 ZTE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,689 mi
Last recorded189,689 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 189,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 189,663 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 170,766 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 170,410 miles

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.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,331 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 147,331 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,239 miles

Front lower swivel covers perished

front track rod end covers perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,239 miles

Front lower swivel covers perished

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

front track rod end covers perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,107 miles

lower swivel covers perished

ns track rod end covers split

rear discs worn

wipers split

Fail 8 Jul 2014 127,106 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower swivel covers perished

ns track rod end covers split

rear discs worn

wipers split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,465 miles

front drop link covers perished

front lower swivel covers perished

Fail 1 Aug 2013 118,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,902 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 109,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 100,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,322 miles

offside headlamp dims down shortly after being switched on.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,604 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 59,604 miles

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?

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 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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