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DF04 XDC

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 5 Sep 2019 138,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 25 Aug 2018 125,591 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ & n/s/lower plastic sill covers fitted

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake back plates corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,520 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

205/50/16 X 4

OIL LEAK

OSR TYRE TYRE IE WORN-POFDOT-MONITOR

PBT-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,856 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,653 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,645 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,477 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,999 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,486 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 XDC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DF04 XDC, 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 XDC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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