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FL04 UMY

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,968 mi
Last recorded195,968 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 195,968 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 193,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 190,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 185,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 179,959 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 179,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 167,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

side marker lights incorrect colour

Pass 19 Mar 2013 167,384 miles

side marker lights incorrect colour

Pass 30 Mar 2012 153,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,652 miles

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

near side rear brake binding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 108,384 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UMY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL04 UMY, 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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What year was FL04 UMY registered?

FL04 UMY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FL04 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 UMY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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