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BW04 AZG

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,230 mi
Last recorded164,230 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 AZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 164,230 miles

Front damage on lower bumper

Nearside Front foglight missing

Offside Front fog light lense missing

Fail 2 Nov 2023 164,210 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,565 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 160,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 154,772 miles

Parking brake has no reserve travel when checking brake readings

Fail 24 Sep 2021 154,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,630 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,190 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 146,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 140,566 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 140,557 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,820 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 121,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 121,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 114,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 111,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 107,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,662 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 7 Aug 2007 103,429 miles

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?

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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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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