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YH04 FYC

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,738 mi
Last recorded136,738 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 136,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin rusty and cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,121 miles

both front shockers slight misty + both front tyres outer walls wearing close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2022 130,121 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shockers slight misty + both front tyres outer walls wearing close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,328 miles

Drivers seatbelt freying

Front number plate cracked

OSF tyre has a slice in tread - no cords seen

Fail 11 Nov 2021 124,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drivers seatbelt freying

Front number plate cracked

OSF tyre has a slice in tread - no cords seen

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,961 miles

Service light on

Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,959 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service light on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,125 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,060 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 72,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 63,395 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 51,559 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 39,707 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 39,707 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

front discs lipped on edges

front tyre differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

rear suspension side arms showing slight wear

rear tyres differant makes to front

rear tyres showing cracks in tread

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,295 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front service brake imbalance

long parking brake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,900 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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YH04 FYC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH04 FYC, 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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YH04 FYC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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