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CP04 SXU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,770 mi
Last recorded129,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 SXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 127,739 miles

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

advisory exhaust middle to rear joint heavily corroded

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 127,739 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)

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

advisory exhaust middle to rear joint heavily corroded

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 122,486 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 122,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 116,907 miles

o/s/f wiper blade worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 109,815 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 109,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

long travel in handbrake

Pass 12 May 2010 102,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

plastic cover sills fitted

rear exhaust joint flange corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 102,860 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long travel in hand brake but does not reach the stop

o/s/r wheel is binding slightlt +showing signs of getting hot

plastic cover sills fitted

rear exhaust joint flange corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 96,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 88,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 69,718 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 SXU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

CP04 SXU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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