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FH04 VWS

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,044 mi
Last recorded153,044 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 153,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,905 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 144,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 139,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine very loud

Fail 16 Aug 2021 139,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine very loud

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,318 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 133,126 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 133,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 130,847 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and has got a minor leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 130,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and has got a minor leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated center box

Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,925 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 119,924 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)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 112,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,372 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper slight split but clears screen

Fail 12 Apr 2012 103,372 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper slight split but clears screen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,826 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,184 miles

Service light is on showing a service is due.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside front tyre outer side wall is deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Service light is on

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,205 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 42,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 VWS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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