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CP04 TXJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,811 mi
Last recorded158,811 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 TXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 158,811 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Towbar Wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Insecure & Split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both Track Rod End Gators Deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil Leaks

Side Repeaters Discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper Arm Linkage Excessive Wear Offside

Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 145,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 130,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front flexi hoses perishing

nearside rear calliper slow to release

offside rear calliper weeping

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,250 miles

front flexi hoses perishing

nearside rear calliper slow to release

offside rear calliper weeping

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,986 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 104,583 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 104,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 31 May 2011 95,985 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 95,976 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 60,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,691 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 TXJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CP04 TXJ, 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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CP04 TXJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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