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FV04 FHL

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 97,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut top mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Whole rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 97,501 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut top mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Whole rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 93,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 90,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 offside&nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,173 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,684 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,473 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,439 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,696 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 58,846 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 55,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,546 miles

Nearside Rear 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 FHL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV04 FHL, 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 FHL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2004.

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