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DA04 VFS

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,201 mi
Last recorded135,201 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,201 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

general surface corrosion underneath

tow hitch removed- wiring tied up underneath

Fail 4 Mar 2019 135,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs slightly pitted

general surface corrosion underneath

tow hitch removed- wiring tied up underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear tyres worn

Fail 17 Mar 2016 133,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,650 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,132 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2013 104,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly warn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear floors corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads half warn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,615 miles

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

front brake pads half warn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,651 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 VFS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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