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BG04 TOJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,654 mi
Last recorded138,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

offside rear brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 28 Jun 2021 138,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is extensively split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

offside rear brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,608 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 127,596 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 118,635 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,062 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,629 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,482 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,311 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,931 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive parking brake travel

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,931 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive parking brake travel

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,022 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive parking brake travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,389 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 TOJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG04 TOJ, 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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BG04 TOJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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