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FM04 FPC

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,664 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 129,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,845 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 113,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,220 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,454 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,668 miles

advise visual check of nsr seat belt , child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,668 miles

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

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

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

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

advise visual check of nsr seat belt , child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,879 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 60,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,058 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 46,058 miles

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

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

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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FM04 FPC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM04 FPC, 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 FM04 FPC registered?

FM04 FPC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is FM04 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 FPC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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