MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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DIP/MAIN BEAM SWITCH LOOSE
REAR WHEEL NUTS FITTED WRONG WAY
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
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
h/lamp aim low
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)
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)
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
front and rear indicators pale
n/s rear outer sidelight not working
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)
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
front no. plate damaged
rear pads low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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