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YT04 ZBR

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 ZBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 161,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 161,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 152,222 miles

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

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 152,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 141,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 141,926 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 133,006 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 127,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,585 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 111,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,384 miles

nearside front outer tyre sidewall deteriorated however no exposed cords.

offside front outer tyre sidewall deteriorated however no exposed cords.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 95,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front outer tyre sidewall deteriorated however no exposed cords.

offside front outer tyre sidewall deteriorated however no exposed cords.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,161 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,346 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,329 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,693 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,192 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,192 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,249 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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YT04 ZBR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YT04 ZBR, 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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YT04 ZBR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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