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BF04 AFK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,658 mi
Last recorded88,658 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 AFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

OFF SIDE REAR DISC BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR PLATES (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

OFF SIDE REAR DISC BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR PLATES (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,873 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,873 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,839 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,596 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 77,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,123 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear possition lamp unit slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,668 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,785 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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BF04 AFK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF04 AFK, 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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BF04 AFK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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