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YY04 GXB

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,973 mi
Last recorded131,973 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 131,973 miles

DIP/MAIN BEAM SWITCH LOOSE

REAR WHEEL NUTS FITTED WRONG WAY

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 131,973 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red O/S/R LENSE BROKEN (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S/R (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DIP/MAIN BEAM SWITCH LOOSE

REAR WHEEL NUTS FITTED WRONG WAY

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 126,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 121,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,585 miles

h/lamp aim low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,616 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 107,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,539 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 101,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/f dip beam to low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,258 miles

front and rear indicators pale

n/s rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 20 Feb 2009 83,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 74,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no. plate damaged

rear pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,549 miles

front no. plate damaged

rear pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged

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 GXB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY04 GXB, 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 GXB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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