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DA04 VFD

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,002 mi
Last recorded181,002 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 181,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 171,269 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 162,358 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 162,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 154,571 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front fog lamp broken

Fail 5 Jul 2014 153,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front fog lamp broken

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 134,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jun 2013 134,629 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,014 miles

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

Offside tracking arm slight play at inner joint

Fail 5 Dec 2011 108,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 87,104 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,839 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 74,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,132 miles

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

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

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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DA04 VFD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DA04 VFD, 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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DA04 VFD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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