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FV04 UUC

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,637 mi
Last recorded55,637 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 55,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top bearing seized

corrosion to whole of underside

Fail 22 May 2024 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top bearing seized

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 22 May 2023 54,252 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount partially seized

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 25 May 2022 52,870 miles

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 19 May 2021 51,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to whole of underside

Fail 17 May 2021 51,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underbody all over

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2020 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top brg seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underbody all over

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 48,492 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 48,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,266 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 46,264 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 44,390 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 44,388 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 May 2016 42,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,180 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 40,179 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 37,852 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 34,509 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 34,509 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 31,802 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 17 May 2012 31,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

airbag light on

Pass 19 May 2011 28,970 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 25,968 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 25,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 23,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,951 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)

Pass 24 May 2007 16,288 miles

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 UUC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

FV04 UUC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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