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YK04 ZVL

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,958 mi
Last recorded202,958 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 202,958 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Fail 27 Feb 2017 202,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 2 Mar 2016 186,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 174,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 174,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 162,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 162,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 151,305 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 133,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 117,794 miles

Front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 117,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,209 miles

Both front and rear reg.plates are starting to delaminate.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,693 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,913 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating, and will soon need to be replaced.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,333 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 ZVL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZVL, 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 YK04 ZVL registered?

YK04 ZVL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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