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YY53 SLV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 166,287 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 166,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,566 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 154,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge of tread

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2016 138,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 131,300 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 131,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 103,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,241 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,576 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,436 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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YY53 SLV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YY53 SLV, 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 YY53 SLV registered?

YY53 SLV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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