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AF04 XLA

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,054 mi
Last recorded192,054 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 192,054 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 192,054 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 183,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 183,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 168,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 162,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 162,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 154,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

slight under body corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 5 Feb 2018 154,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

slight under body corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 149,446 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

head lamp wiper o/s/f stuck in upright position.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 146,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 142,230 miles

both front coil srings rusty

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

very slight front inner rack play both sides

Fail 30 Jan 2015 142,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front coil srings rusty

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

very slight front inner rack play both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,212 miles

fuel pipes starting to rust

Fail 4 Feb 2014 138,212 miles

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

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

fuel pipes starting to rust

Fail 31 Jan 2013 130,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,512 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,709 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,682 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,205 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 85,907 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,907 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,815 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AF04 XLA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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