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AW04 XPH

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,943 mi
Last recorded107,943 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 XPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,023 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 205/50/r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 205/50/r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,690 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,735 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear advise bulb replacement (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perishing advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,408 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,237 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,235 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,578 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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AW04 XPH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AW04 XPH, 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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AW04 XPH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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