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FE54 DZW

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,921 mi
Last recorded157,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 157,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 157,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 148,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,946 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 137,847 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,337 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust cover damaged and deteriorated.

Both rear suapension track control arm bushes are worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND NEEDS REPLACING A.S.A.P. 205/50/16V.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R brake pack plate excessively corroded.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,080 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Light corrosion to underside

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,901 miles

Corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on O/S/F brake disc

Slight corrosion on boot floor pan

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,302 miles

front discs rusted on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,180 miles

rear pads low

slight pitting inner face of o/s/f disc

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,577 miles

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

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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FE54 DZW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE54 DZW, 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 FE54 DZW registered?

FE54 DZW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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