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YH04 HSY

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,788 mi
Last recorded171,788 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 HSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 171,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 166,028 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 165,817 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 104,971 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 104,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,019 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 57,019 miles

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

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

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 HSY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YH04 HSY, 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 YH04 HSY registered?

YH04 HSY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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