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DA04 VFP

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,938 mi
Last recorded86,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,938 miles

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

Central Rear Wiper blade split.

Engine cover and under tray.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished.Worn close to limit At 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished on outer shoulder, Close to limit At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 86,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Rear Wiper blade split.

Engine cover and under tray.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished.Worn close to limit At 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished on outer shoulder, Close to limit At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,460 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,482 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,482 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 68,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,619 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,586 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,793 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,521 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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DA04 VFP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

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

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