MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front damage on lower bumper
Nearside Front foglight missing
Offside Front fog light lense missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front damage on lower bumper
Nearside Front foglight missing
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog light lense missing
Offside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing mirror slightly damaged
Parking brake has no reserve travel when checking brake readings
Parking brake has no reserve travel when checking brake readings
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Coil spring fouling again body work as strut rotates (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake has no reserve travel when checking brake readings
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn or possibly fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front shock top mounting bearing slightly worn
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn or possibly fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front shock top mounting bearing slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres 205/50/r16 87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW04 AZG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BW04 AZG, 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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BW04 AZG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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