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YK04 ZTW

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

210,290 mi
Last recorded210,290 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ZTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 210,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 208,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 206,367 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 206,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 204,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 202,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 200,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and starting to blow at middle to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 198,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 195,749 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed from drivers view ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded slightly at the base of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 192,284 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 192,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 188,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 183,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 179,549 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 175,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 171,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 166,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 160,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 155,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 146,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 121,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,529 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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YK04 ZTW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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