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YW04 EXC

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 148,165 miles

Light fraying to drivers belt

Light fraying to pass side front belt

Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,499 miles

Light fraying to drivers belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 117,887 miles

Light fraying to drivers seat belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear lower tie rod bushes starting to separate slightly

Offside rear lower tie rod bushes starting to separate slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,092 miles

centre rear seat belt support pin for buckle missing

nearside rear lower tie rod bushes starting to seperate slightly

offside rear lower tie rod bushes starting to seperate slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,535 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,477 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,349 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,156 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 35,285 miles

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

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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YW04 EXC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YW04 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW04 EXC registered?

YW04 EXC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is YW04 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 EXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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