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DA04 VFN

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,309 mi
Last recorded183,309 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 183,309 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 183,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 174,586 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 161,157 miles

both front balljoint dust covers perished

Fail 29 Oct 2014 161,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front balljoint dust covers perished

rear upper and lower stabilizer arms bushes split

Pass 29 Oct 2013 146,803 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and on 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear stabilizer arms bushes bonding splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,711 miles

n/s and o/s rear lower stabilizer bushes are splitting

n/s/f coil spring is quite corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 133,711 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s rear lower stabilizer bushes are splitting

n/s/f coil spring is quite corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 119,973 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear stabilizer bushes starting to split

cuts on n/s/f tyre wall

petrol tank straps are quite rotten

Fail 28 Oct 2011 119,973 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear stabilizer bushes starting to split

cuts on n/s/f tyre wall

petrol tank straps are quite rotten

Pass 1 Nov 2010 106,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,734 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 75,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight buckle on offside front wheel rim

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,572 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 59,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFN, 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 DA04 VFN registered?

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

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