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FL04 EZF

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,618 mi
Last recorded108,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 EZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 108,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml is on permanently (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor support and jacking point, is close to seat belt and seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake insecure rear backing plate for discs is loos and is likely to get between pads and discs both sides (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to test as seats are folded , (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tiy rod bushes are split and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes are split and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,707 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes starting to corrode in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Dirt/mud deposits on underside of car

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Felt by hand, not excessive or detected on roller brake tester. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroding at rear near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes starting to corrode in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Dirt/mud deposits on underside of car

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Felt by hand, not excessive or detected on roller brake tester. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroding at rear near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,643 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,177 miles

corroson and lip on both front and rear brake discs ./ front inner brake pads look low ./ not fully viisble ./

rear brake back plates corroding

slight smearing on front wipers

underside of vehicle heavilly soiled ./

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,176 miles

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

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

slight smearing on front wipers

rear brake back plates corroding

corroson and lip on both front and rear brake discs ./ front inner brake pads look low ./ not fully viisble ./

underside of vehicle heavilly soiled ./

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle fairly dirty underneith at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,936 miles

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

noise on engine

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,813 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Fail 22 Apr 2011 553,004 miles

This vehicle was just within the scope of the ministry of transport inspection. The soil on the underside & wheel arches. It ishould be presented in a reasonably clean condition.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 553,004 miles

This vehicle was just within the scope of the ministry of transport inspection. The soil on the underside & wheel arches. It ishould be presented in a reasonably clean condition.

Fail 8 May 2010 47,680 miles

Damage to N/S/F Wing

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 8 May 2010 47,680 miles

Damage to N/S/F Wing

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 12 May 2009 39,704 miles

please note vehicle only just possible to inspect because of earth on underside.

Fail 12 May 2009 39,704 miles

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

please note vehicle only just possible to inspect because of earth on underside.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,500 miles

All looks o/k at rear but there is a lot of mud on the suspension componants and brake pipes

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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FL04 EZF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL04 EZF, 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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FL04 EZF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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