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NJ54 RWO

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,397 mi
Last recorded218,397 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 RWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 218,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 218,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement similar to dog bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 209,963 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2017 209,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box at clamp (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2016 201,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 201,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 201,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

blow at rear exhaust joint - close to limits

exhaust system corroded, centre box poor

fuel cap seal poor

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod boots poor

trailing arm bushes unbonding - close to limits

Pass 10 Mar 2015 179,798 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise tracking check

body sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn down on inner of treads

centre silencer box corroded

cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre close to cords

Fail 7 Mar 2015 179,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise tracking check

body sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn down on inner of treads

centre silencer box corroded

cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre close to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2014 157,015 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

osf ind unit water ingress

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2014 157,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

osf ind unit water ingress

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,840 miles

stone chips in windscreen

slight dents to inner front wheel rims

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

osr tyre worn on edges/low

rear discs worn

sills covered

Fail 28 Feb 2013 137,840 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

osr tyre worn on edges/low

rear discs worn

sills covered

slight dents to inner front wheel rims

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2012 121,267 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 121,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 104,873 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 104,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,542 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,542 miles

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

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

Drag on front wheels

Front brake discs in poor condition pads appear very thin

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outsides (shallow cut tread area)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,268 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,038 miles

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

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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NJ54 RWO is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJ54 RWO, 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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NJ54 RWO is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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