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DN04 LCV

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,507 mi
Last recorded148,507 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 LCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 143,817 miles

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

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

1 nearside rear sidelight not working (dual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,269 miles

sone hand brake travel ,vehicle only just reached 16 per cent

Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

sone hand brake travel ,vehicle only just reached 16 per cent

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 111,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear underbody around fuel tank slightly rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,127 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear underbody around fuel tank slightly rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,017 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 70,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,550 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

No reverse lights.

Slight binding to both front brakes.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,550 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Nearside rear brake hose insecure.

No reverse lights.

Slight binding to both front brakes.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,298 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)

n/s steering rack tie-rod joint has slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,298 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

n/s steering rack tie-rod joint has slight play

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,195 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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DN04 LCV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DN04 LCV, 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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DN04 LCV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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