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FG04 ZVN

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,817 mi
Last recorded59,817 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 ZVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,971 miles

ADVISE Centre/Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

ADVISE Under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 57,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb discoloured flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb discoloured flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake pivot seized sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected Handbrake pivot seized on brake caliper (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Centre/Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

ADVISE Under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,490 miles

ADVISE Centre / Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated excess perished /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated excess perished /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISE Centre / Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,545 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ON JOINT

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ON JOINT

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,351 miles

Rear Rear exhaust slightly corroded on joint

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,379 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,095 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 39,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,834 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,412 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 28,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,559 miles

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

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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FG04 ZVN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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