MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter insecure. Preventing the ingress of dirt / water.
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.
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)
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)
Coolant leak
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
brake pipes are covered in grease
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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