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YY53 VCT

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,691 mi
Last recorded73,691 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,271 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 VCT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY53 VCT?

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What year was YY53 VCT registered?

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

Is YY53 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 VCT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY53 VCT have outstanding finance?

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