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YY53 YMV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,457 mi
Last recorded204,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 204,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 179,263 miles

back box corroding weak and blowing slightly

engine excessively noisy

exhaust corroding and joints weak and thin

fan belt tensioner has play and is cutting in to timing belt cover

front antiroll bar not in correct position and shows signs of droop link catching subframe

front shockers damp

fuel filter badly corroding

n/s/f marker light innop

under body badly corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2016 179,256 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front shockers damp

fuel filter badly corroding

n/s/f marker light innop

n/s/r tyre on limit and tread lifting

back box corroding weak and blowing slightly

engine excessively noisy

exhaust corroding and joints weak and thin

fan belt tensioner has play and is cutting in to timing belt cover

front antiroll bar not in correct position and shows signs of droop link catching subframe

o/s/r tyre getting low tread badly lifting boarderline

under body badly corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2014 156,967 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

underbody of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 15 Dec 2014 156,967 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded in places

underbody of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,168 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,468 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 68,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,814 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2008 46,814 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,765 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 YMV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

YY53 YMV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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