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YR04 HVX

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,190 mi
Last recorded181,190 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 181,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 181,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 173,126 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 151,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,601 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,545 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 135,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 125,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 125,504 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside outer link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 98,265 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,262 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 85,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,701 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,701 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,003 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 67,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,232 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,927 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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YR04 HVX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR04 HVX, 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 YR04 HVX registered?

YR04 HVX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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