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DF04 DYP

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,023 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 143,013 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 139,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,126 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 134,114 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,028 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,999 miles

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,484 miles

rear tyres pershing on wall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,339 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,650 miles

front discs slight lipped

off side front tyre wearing on edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,650 miles

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

front discs slight lipped

off side front tyre wearing on edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2009 85,750 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,252 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,921 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 DYP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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