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FY04 XXD

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,159 mi
Last recorded176,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 176,159 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 168,349 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear both n/s o/s anti-roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet cable not connected [at time of testing] but still opens and shuts

fuel tank lower tank straps showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 8 Jul 2020 168,345 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear both n/s o/s anti-roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet cable not connected [at time of testing] but still opens and shuts

fuel tank lower tank straps showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Oct 2019 162,283 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 162,267 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 158,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 146,908 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 146,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,435 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 131,435 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil low. (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,407 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 121,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2010 55,764 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2009 46,631 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 46,631 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,705 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 XXD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XXD, 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 XXD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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