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DF04 AVN

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 AVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 101,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,674 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,495 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)

front + rear brake discs worn

fuel filter rusty

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 90,492 miles

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

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)

front + rear brake discs worn

fuel filter rusty

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 75,470 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,130 miles

Advice o/side rear tyre sidewall runflat but not showing cords

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,070 miles

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

Advice o/side rear tyre sidewall runflat but not showing cords

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,588 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 42,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,481 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 36,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,294 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 1 Mar 2007 23,000 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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DF04 AVN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF04 AVN, 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 DF04 AVN registered?

DF04 AVN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DF04 AVN safe to buy?

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