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FL04 UNT

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,739 mi
Last recorded65,739 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,739 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded / peeling outer skin

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front non component advisory (pre mar 2018) front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Rear bumper side marker lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split / torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer corroded / peeling outer skin

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front n/s/f tyre( 11 yrs old) o/s/f tyre (10 yrs old)

Front non component advisory (pre mar 2018) front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Rear bumper side marker lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r perishing / cracking,( 9 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,835 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded slightly(outer skin)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at the side of the fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at the side of the fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust silencer corroded slightly(outer skin)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,163 miles

Both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 60,064 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green in colour. not brake fluid (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 55,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,529 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 49,529 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,652 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,650 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect tw0 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,218 miles

nsf fog light incomplete and sharp edges

Fail 6 Dec 2014 38,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nsf fog light incomplete and sharp edges

Pass 9 Nov 2013 37,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,728 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 32,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,754 miles

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 UNT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNT, 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 UNT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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