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YY04 EBP

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,499 mi
Last recorded169,499 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 EBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,499 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 169,492 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 150,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 135,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,579 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,341 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,911 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,911 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,454 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EBP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBP, 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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What year was YY04 EBP registered?

YY04 EBP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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