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CX04 BOV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,907 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 122,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,495 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroding

Main front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,577 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 117,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,873 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,873 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,841 miles

Hand brake lever travel requires attention

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Hand brake lever travel requires attention

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,017 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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CX04 BOV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX04 BOV, 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 CX04 BOV registered?

CX04 BOV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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