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DE04 FTV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,712 mi
Last recorded223,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 223,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 223,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 217,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 67,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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DE04 FTV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DE04 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE04 FTV registered?

DE04 FTV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is DE04 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 FTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE04 FTV have outstanding finance?

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