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FV04 UUD

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,794 mi
Last recorded160,794 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 160,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 155,713 miles

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

both lower rear tie rods bushs perishing

both rear tyres close to limit

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight play in rack arms

small stone chip zone a

Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,822 miles

Both front tyres poor on inner edges

Both rear shocks corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Engine has oil leak

Play in both front drop links

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,077 miles

2 stone chips in windscreen

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear disc backing plates corroded

Engine has oil leak

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and bold on outer edge

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake slight bind

Offside front indicator slightly white

Offside headlight wiper stuck

Offside rear shock corroded

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Offside side repeater slightly white

Play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,048 miles

2 stone chips

both front shocks starting to weep

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

childs seat fitted

front tyres close to limit

oil leak

os head light wiper stuck

osf brak pipe starting to corrode

osf indicater fading

rear tie rods (lower) bushs perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside headlamp wiper/washers not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside headlamp wiper/washers not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,936 miles

atone chips in zone a==nsr pads low ==nsf pad low ==osfr tyre close to limit==nsf tyre on limit==oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,624 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 27 Aug 2008 37,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,302 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 UUD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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