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FY04 FFU

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,497 mi
Last recorded83,497 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 FFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,497 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 83,497 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 77,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,228 miles

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

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

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,046 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,046 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,870 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape tread pattern worn uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre scrubbing inner tread slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,639 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 30,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,528 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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FY04 FFU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY04 FFU, 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 FY04 FFU registered?

FY04 FFU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is FY04 FFU safe to buy?

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