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YY04 CVZ

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,001 mi
Last recorded198,001 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 CVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 198,001 miles

n/s/r/ calipers damp no leak visible-rear links perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 189,586 miles

exhaust corroded-co passed on limits-n/s/f/ shocker damp

wipers smearing-indicator stalk slightly sticking-front brake discs worn low

Fail 19 Mar 2015 189,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing-indicator stalk slightly sticking-front brake discs worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2014 180,111 miles

front x2 links sligtly perished-rear pads low-front to rear brake pipescorroded-

Pass 16 Mar 2013 172,466 miles

front tyres on limit-o/s/f anti roll bar link boot slightly deteriorated-n/s/f c. boot slightly deteriorated-o/s/r tyre near limit-rear top suspension arms have slight play-

Pass 26 Mar 2012 163,233 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2011 152,278 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 152,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pipes corroded in places

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 142,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,886 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 132,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,549 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,942 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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YY04 CVZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY04 CVZ, 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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YY04 CVZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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