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YW04 VEU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 VEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,377 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 87,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,666 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode at rear of vehicle

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear suspension upper and lower links bushes starting to split, nearside and offside

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,781 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,740 miles

front brake disc inner surface poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,260 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitting

Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,158 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,113 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,282 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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YW04 VEU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VEU, 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

How do I check the history of YW04 VEU?

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What year was YW04 VEU registered?

YW04 VEU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is YW04 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 VEU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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