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DA04 VFT

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,482 mi
Last recorded132,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 132,482 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 125,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,536 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 110,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,470 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 101,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,232 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 84,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,339 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 VFT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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