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BG04 MUW

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,203 mi
Last recorded132,203 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 132,203 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 132,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,929 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 129,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,129 miles

service lamp on

Fail 27 Nov 2015 129,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

floorpan fuel filter very heavily corroded

offside handbrake quadrant held right off its stop

offside rear brake dragging slightly

service lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

Fail 21 Nov 2014 127,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front brakes corroded.

o/s/f fog lamp lense broken.

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 126,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front brakes corroded.

o/s/f fog lamp lense broken.

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 124,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 124,067 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,665 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 116,268 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 116,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section is breaking up inside

front brake disc are badly worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 111,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,227 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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BG04 MUW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG04 MUW, 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 BG04 MUW registered?

BG04 MUW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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