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AP04 LGU

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,515 mi
Last recorded142,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 141,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 140,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber very little dampning

Pass 22 Jun 2018 140,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 139,406 miles

n/s/f side wall damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,828 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 109,330 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,095 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 99,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,329 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,249 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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AP04 LGU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP04 LGU, 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 AP04 LGU registered?

AP04 LGU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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