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YY04 YAX

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,676 mi
Last recorded149,676 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,676 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 125,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,758 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 102,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,339 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,703 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,540 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

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 YAX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YAX, 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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What year was YY04 YAX registered?

YY04 YAX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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