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FY54 VTW

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

243,395 mi
Last recorded243,395 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 243,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 243,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 231,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 231,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 220,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 196,580 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 196,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 166,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 149,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 149,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 135,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside side marker light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2012 120,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 120,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,516 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 107,510 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,875 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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FY54 VTW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY54 VTW, 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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FY54 VTW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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