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AP04 FYM

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

199,368 mi
Last recorded199,368 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 199,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 199,368 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 193,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen chip zone b

Fail 21 Jun 2019 193,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen chip zone b

Pass 6 Jul 2018 191,314 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 191,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 191,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked. (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe burst. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Sill trim fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Sill trim fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 179,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 179,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour WHITE (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour BLUE (1.7.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 169,345 miles

switch not self canseling to nearside

Fail 31 May 2016 169,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

switch not self canseling to nearside

Pass 2 May 2015 142,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 111,265 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 111,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,700 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,753 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 69,753 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,258 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,675 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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AP04 FYM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AP04 FYM, 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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AP04 FYM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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