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YL04 DNV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,847 mi
Last recorded101,847 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 DNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 101,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,348 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 58,964 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,910 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,519 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened mouse damage (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened mouse damage (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,995 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 40,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,002 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,725 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,846 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 26,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,253 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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YL04 DNV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YL04 DNV, 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 YL04 DNV registered?

YL04 DNV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YL04 DNV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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