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YY04 XZU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,916 mi
Last recorded170,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 170,916 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 168,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 168,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 163,515 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front and rear inner sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2023 163,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front and rear inner sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 157,207 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2022 157,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/sand n/s rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear inner sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 152,185 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 148,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 148,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 145,333 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 145,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 139,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 139,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear indicater flashing pale orange

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 135,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,081 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,177 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 69,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,375 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 50,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,033 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 32,033 miles

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

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 XZU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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