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AO04 UVX

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,112 miles

Front lower arm ball joint boots are perishing

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes are perishing

Stone chip in screen

Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front lower arm ball joint boots are perishing

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes are perishing

Stone chip in screen

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,911 miles

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,962 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Ns rear tyre sidewall and tread are perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,634 miles

205/50/R16/87W. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,630 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

205/50/R16/87W. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,842 miles

205/50/R16/87W. All 6mm.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,842 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

205/50/R16/87W. All 6mm.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,438 miles

205/50/R16/87W. Fronts 3mm. Rears 6mm.

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,501 miles

205/50/R16/87W. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 9 Mar 2012 32,403 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s/r tyre slightly perished

Slight damage on n/s/r door

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,011 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,744 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 UVX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVX, 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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AO04 UVX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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