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AP04 NTG

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,428 mi
Last recorded228,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 228,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 228,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 219,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides , besides fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 219,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides , besides fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 208,109 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front position lamp weak

Nearside Rear lamp , one bulb inop.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 191,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 175,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

road wheel(s) have slightly buckled rims

Pass 24 Jun 2013 162,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 162,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 146,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air bag fault lamp stays on

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 146,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag fault lamp stays on

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2011 131,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 131,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front inner brake discs pitting

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,973 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,925 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre tread slightly deformed around inner shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2007 95,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre feathering slightly around inner shoulders.

rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Jul 2007 95,605 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre feathering slightly around inner shoulders.

rear wiper worn

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 NTG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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