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AK04 DDU

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 DDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,607 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in sight line, not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,350 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,364 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,952 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,146 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,888 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,842 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,177 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,177 miles

Inner Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,760 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc's slightly worn

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,755 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,785 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,963 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)

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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AK04 DDU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK04 DDU, 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 AK04 DDU registered?

AK04 DDU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AK04 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 DDU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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