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YY04 MXK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 MXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,479 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked lower (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,321 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside ans offside wipre blades are starting to split

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,321 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside ans offside wipre blades are starting to split

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,733 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 95,716 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front & offside front windscreen washers frozen.

Pass 31 Dec 2011 95,066 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear & offside rear brake disc,s corroded.

nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,124 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 93,124 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 76,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 76,029 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,637 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 MXK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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