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YK04 ZTU

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,262 mi
Last recorded163,262 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ZTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 163,262 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 163,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position CABLE STICKING (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 150,447 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 150,447 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 149,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise brake fluid low

advise damp around o/s steering rack boot

advise drivers seat belt fluffy

advise n/s/r brake pads low

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise oil leak

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 136,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 136,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 122,218 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2013 122,218 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 89,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,736 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 78,736 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,044 miles

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

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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YK04 ZTU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK04 ZTU, 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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YK04 ZTU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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