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FH04 SGU

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,161 mi
Last recorded89,161 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 2mm worn inner edge and cracking outer edge and wall

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Rear brake pads wearing thin

near and offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,039 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low mega low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 2mm worn inner edge and cracking outer edge and wall

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Rear brake pads wearing thin

engine management and service lamps indicate a fault. Service light went out

near and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres adversely worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres adversely worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,056 miles

front brakes judder

near and offside front brake pipes corroded

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded

near and offside rear upper arm inner bushes worn

rear brakes judder

reear brake discs corroded moreso on nearside

slight fray offside front seatbelt

Fail 18 Feb 2014 72,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes judder

near and offside front brake pipes corroded

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded

near and offside rear upper arm inner bushes worn

noise from engine

rear brakes judder

reear brake discs corroded moreso on nearside

slight fray offside front seatbelt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,233 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

near and offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorating. replacement advised

noise from engine area. suspect faulty vvt pulley/solenoid

offside rear upper control arm inner rubber bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

park brake lever on offside rear caliper siezed big time

slight corrosion near and offside rear brake pipes

slight judder front brakes,moreso offside

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2013 60,207 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near and offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorating. replacement advised

noise from engine area. suspect faulty vvt pulley/solenoid

offside rear upper control arm inner rubber bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

park brake lever on offside rear caliper siezed big time

slight corrosion near and offside rear brake pipes

slight judder front brakes,moreso offside

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,885 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

SRS airbag warning lamp indicates system fault

nearside front flexible hydraulic brake hose deteriorating, replacement is advised

slight judder from rear brakes, moreso nearside rear

Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS airbag warning lamp indicates system fault

nearside front flexible hydraulic brake hose deteriorating, replacement is advised

slight judder from rear brakes, moreso nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,083 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,374 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 27,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 22,179 miles

advise condition of offside front seatbelt, starting to fray

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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FH04 SGU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH04 SGU, 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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FH04 SGU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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