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YY04 GXJ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,102 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,592 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,509 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,233 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 GXJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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