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CP04 FVL

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,566 mi
Last recorded97,566 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 FVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,822 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,684 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,499 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,499 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,157 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,415 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 36,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,622 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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CP04 FVL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CP04 FVL, 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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What year was CP04 FVL registered?

CP04 FVL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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