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FV04 UGN

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,334 mi
Last recorded184,334 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 184,334 miles

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.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 184,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 171,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 168,372 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 168,274 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 164,741 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 164,741 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 162,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 157,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 157,075 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 131,220 miles

screw in osr tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,566 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 121,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,686 miles

both headlamp protectors starting to obscure beam patterns

o/s/ head lamp glass broken

Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 100,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,819 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 75,819 miles

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.

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 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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What year was FV04 UGN registered?

FV04 UGN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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