2004 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · YE04 YGV
2004 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2004. Recorded mileage 242,409 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE04 YGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 242,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE04 YGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V40 (YE04 YGV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
YE04 YGV Mileage History
- 21/07/2023236,042 mi
- 01/08/2023236,049 mi+7 mi
- 17/07/2024240,478 mi+4,429 mi
- 19/07/2024240,482 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/2025242,409 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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