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AD04 FRV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,878 mi
Last recorded137,878 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 137,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 137,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside & nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 1 of position lights not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 1 of position lights not working

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,525 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front bumper slight damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,739 miles

Oil leak

front bumper slight damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,315 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,406 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,151 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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AD04 FRV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel 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 AD04 FRV, 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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AD04 FRV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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