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FY04 NFK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 NFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 153,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 152,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 149,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

tyre tread on both tyres splitting, cracked and perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,971 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 142,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 142,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 130,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,993 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 115,993 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,799 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,943 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 77,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,151 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,151 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,916 miles

Nearside 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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FY04 NFK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NFK, 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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FY04 NFK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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