MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear no seat belts and seats fitted to rear at time of test.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear no seat belts and seats fitted to rear at time of test.
both rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
under body trays fitted
Front Head lamp washing devise not fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Bald on Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bald on Inner Shoulder
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Bald on Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bald on Inner Shoulder
Both dip beam patterns deteriorating
Both front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel tank support straps corroding
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both dip beam patterns deteriorating
Both front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel tank support straps corroding
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
screw in osr tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
both headlamp protectors starting to obscure beam patterns
o/s/ head lamp glass broken
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both headlamp protectors starting to obscure beam patterns
o/s/ head lamp glass broken
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV04 UGN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2004.
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