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FG04 BWC

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 BWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 154,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 154,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 151,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 148,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 148,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 144,178 miles

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

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

brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 144,178 miles

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

brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,544 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,724 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,479 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,187 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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FG04 BWC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG04 BWC, 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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FG04 BWC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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