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YP04 LWU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,940 mi
Last recorded203,940 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 LWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 203,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 203,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 195,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 195,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 191,390 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 185,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 185,823 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 179,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 179,361 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 173,454 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 173,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 168,653 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,996 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014

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

brakes just met requirments

Pass 8 Jan 2013 152,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 145,205 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 145,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 138,485 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 138,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,114 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,191 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated sugest replacment

Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YP04 LWU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP04 LWU, 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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YP04 LWU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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