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FV04 VSD

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,979 mi
Last recorded190,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 190,979 miles

engine noisey

exhaust system corroded

oil on engine

rear tyres wearing low on edges

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 190,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine noisey

exhaust system corroded

offside front track rod end gaitor wet with grease

oil on engine

rear antiroll bar link bushes perished

rear tyres wearing low on edges

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 156,148 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 156,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2011 124,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 94,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,385 miles

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 VSD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

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

Is FV04 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 VSD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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