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AF04 SXR

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,234 mi
Last recorded134,234 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 134,234 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 134,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 114,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,469 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 94,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,008 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE CUT

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 422,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,354 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,231 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 23,227 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AF04 SXR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF04 SXR, 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 AF04 SXR registered?

AF04 SXR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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