MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape, also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Serious turbo oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre worn out of shape
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre worn out of shape
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
corosion to underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
corosion to underbody
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre out of shape
underbody (rear) corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre out of shape
underbody (rear) corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seats fitted n/s/f seat and n/s/r seat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YX04 ZHW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YX04 ZHW, 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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YX04 ZHW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2004.
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