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FE04 AJV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,893 mi
Last recorded139,893 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 AJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 134,538 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Service light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,538 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,474 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front fog light broken

Fail 17 Feb 2012 119,474 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front fog light broken

Pass 3 Mar 2011 114,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,722 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,745 miles

exhaust rear joint is in poor condition

front number plate is in poor condition

n/s headlamp chipped

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,685 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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FE04 AJV 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 71.4%.

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 FE04 AJV, 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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FE04 AJV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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