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DG04 ETY

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 ETY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,098 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH IS ON (7.1.6 (a))

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

NO OIL ON DIP STICK . OIL TOPPED UP TO CARRY OUT MOT TEST .

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

THE FUEL CAP SEAL HAS STARTED TO PERISH .

THE NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HAS HAD SOME METAL TO METAL CONTACT AND IS SCORED. THIS JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST.BIT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

WINDSCREEN WIPER SPINDLE IS WORN.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 118,520 miles

nearside and offside rear stabiliser arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear brake pad(s) starting to wear low

nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2017 118,519 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear stabiliser arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear brake pad(s) starting to wear low

nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,241 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,452 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,689 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,540 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,383 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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DG04 ETY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG04 ETY, 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 DG04 ETY registered?

DG04 ETY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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