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AF04 SYC

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,838 mi
Last recorded126,838 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 109,058 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wiper blades not self parking in correct position

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,177 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blades not parking in correct position

offside headlamp wiper missing

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 54,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

OSF tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,819 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant resivoir empty

engine oil level low

front wipers auto park in-op

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

oil level low

service light on

washer fluid level light on

Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant resivoir empty

engine oil level low

front wipers auto park in-op

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

oil level low

service light on

washer fluid level light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,864 miles

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

Headlamps & Windscreen wipers not parking correctly

Fail 21 Mar 2011 37,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,916 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f + o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,604 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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AF04 SYC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SYC, 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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AF04 SYC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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