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FV04 NBX

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,482 mi
Last recorded160,482 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 160,482 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 154,033 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 154,033 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 146,901 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 146,901 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure front (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,600 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,600 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust joint corroded

chip in screen

n/s/r shock absorber corroded

n/s/r tyre has small cracks on side wall

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 129,895 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust joint corroded

chip in screen

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r shock absorber corroded

n/s/r tyre has small cracks on side wall

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 104,041 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 104,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise from engine,unable to trace

osr light cluster broken

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr caliper requires attention.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,114 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,409 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,551 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,581 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 NBX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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