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FV04 BTU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,862 mi
Last recorded104,862 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 104,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 104,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,269 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slight lose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,269 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slight lose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,023 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,218 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,260 miles

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

both front diped beam headlights have poor beam image.

n/s/r tyre outter side wall cracked & perrished.

o/s/fwiper split on end.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,260 miles

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

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

both front diped beam headlights have poor beam image.

n/s/r tyre outter side wall cracked & perrished.

o/s/fwiper split on end.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,257 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 37,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,614 miles

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

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

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 BTU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BTU, 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 FV04 BTU registered?

FV04 BTU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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