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BJ04 TPZ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

225,059 mi
Last recorded225,059 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 225,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 207,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 207,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 195,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 183,242 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake discs corroded / wear lipped

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 183,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake discs corroded / wear lipped

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 171,474 miles

Offside Front Indicator started to fade

Rear Brake discs corroded around edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 171,470 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Indicator started to fade

Rear Brake discs corroded around edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 159,710 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside front indicator started to fade

Rear brake discs corroding around inner edge

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2015 159,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside front indicator started to fade

Rear brake discs corroding around inner edge

Surface corrosion at rear of front to rear brake pads

Wear lip on front discs

Pass 21 Mar 2014 149,606 miles

All marker light faded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner dege

Offside front wiper split at ends

Surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at rear end

Wear lip on front brake discs . pads ok

Fail 14 Mar 2014 149,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All marker light faded

Nearside and offside rear indicators faded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner dege

Offside front wiper split at ends

Rear brake discs corroded around edges

Surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at rear end

Wear lip on front brake discs . pads ok

Pass 14 Mar 2013 140,193 miles

Air freshner removed from mirror to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

All side marker lights faded to white. Should be yellow,.

Offside front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion at rear end

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate, but cannot be misread at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2012 130,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 130,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,764 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,433 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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BJ04 TPZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ04 TPZ, 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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BJ04 TPZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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