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FP04 RPZ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,109 mi
Last recorded213,109 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 213,109 miles

LONG CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVEL . ENGINE COVER FITTED. EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 210,330 miles

Central CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 207,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 205,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 198,238 miles

off side front fog lamp smashed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 183,316 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 183,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 164,751 miles

both wiper blades split

movement in both front suspension tops

Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,599 miles

air bag lamp on

front brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Nov 2010 141,593 miles

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

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

air bag lamp "on"

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2009 115,011 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,738 miles

both rear tyres wearing oddly on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,383 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2007 51,377 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

air bag light on

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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FP04 RPZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP04 RPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP04 RPZ registered?

FP04 RPZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is FP04 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 RPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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