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CW04 FFG

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,095 mi
Last recorded73,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 73,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 73,084 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear disc back plates corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s & n/s flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,999 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel High - Works as Intended

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 68,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel High - Works as Intended

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,791 miles

front tyres starting to perish

hand brake travel hi

Pass 26 May 2021 65,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,020 miles

Rear exhaust rear join corroded

hand brake high

Pass 9 May 2018 56,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,813 miles

Front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2017 52,813 miles

Front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 49,938 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 49,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,714 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 46,710 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 43,279 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 43,279 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 38,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 25,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,879 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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CW04 FFG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol 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 CW04 FFG, 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 CW04 FFG registered?

CW04 FFG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is CW04 FFG safe to buy?

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