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YY04 YCG

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 127,595 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 119,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs detioriated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 111,813 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 89,736 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,353 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 65,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,215 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 YCG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

YY04 YCG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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