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FA04 MHJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 112,213 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,989 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 110,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 106,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,642 miles

advise front fog glass broken

advise noise from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FA04 MHJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FA04 MHJ, 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 FA04 MHJ registered?

FA04 MHJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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