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CA04 AKG

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,372 mi
Last recorded150,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 150,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 132,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 102,373 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,623 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 76,623 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 58,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 48,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,750 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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CA04 AKG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA04 AKG, 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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CA04 AKG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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