MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective lens broken would show white light (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity has wrong bulb (too bright) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into rear flexi hoses heavily pitted (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
exhaust in poor condition
front damage to n/s/f wing and bumper
fuel cap seal perished
headlamp washers removed,bumper fittings capped off
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective sprays forward of car (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no clear beam image (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder worn through to ply /cord in places (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into rear flexi hoses heavily pitted (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)
exhaust in poor condition
front damage to n/s/f wing and bumper
fuel cap seal perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system in poor condition
fuel cap seal perished
offside rear lamp cluster lens cracked
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system in poor condition
fuel cap seal perished
headlamp wash/wipe defective(xenon headlamp fitted)unable to operate
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
slight damage front no plate
slight damage front no plate
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight damage front no plate
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX04 VVC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 AX04 VVC, 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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AX04 VVC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2004.
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