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FL54 PVW

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,969 mi
Last recorded129,969 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 PVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 129,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 126,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,511 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FL54 PVW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL54 PVW, 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 FL54 PVW registered?

FL54 PVW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FL54 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 PVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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