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FA04 PVD

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,612 mi
Last recorded154,612 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 PVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 154,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 147,166 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 147,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top mount (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 139,331 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring view

Pass 2 Feb 2015 139,331 miles

under trays obscuring view

Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,987 miles

handbrake lever has long travel.

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches,

strongly advise nearside front position marker slightly dim.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes on limit of imbalance

rear pads very low

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 47,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PVD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 FA04 PVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 PVD registered?

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

Is FA04 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 PVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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