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FV04 BSX

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre dated 1999

Fail 19 Aug 2021 125,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front tyre dated 1999

Fail 17 Aug 2020 125,311 miles

Emissions not tested No oil on dipstick. test declined to be done (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 121,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter insecure. Preventing the ingress of dirt / water.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 115,694 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter insecure. Preventing the ingress of dirt / water.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 110,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 100,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,936 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2015 92,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 May 2014 86,825 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 86,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 78,756 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 70,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 70,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 61,211 miles

brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 16 May 2011 61,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,471 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,080 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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FV04 BSX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV04 BSX, 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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FV04 BSX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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