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AO04 LMV

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,594 mi
Last recorded177,594 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 177,594 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED BESIDE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 171,515 miles

rear floor and wheel arches getting rusty but still ok.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,206 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 164,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 156,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 148,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 148,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 138,975 miles

Rear both rear tyres have small cracks all over but tread still good

Pass 27 Mar 2015 130,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 112,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,885 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 102,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,358 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall worn and cracked.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,613 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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AO04 LMV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO04 LMV, 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 AO04 LMV registered?

AO04 LMV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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