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OE04 UWF

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,730 mi
Last recorded97,730 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 UWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,730 miles

Front N/S and O/S Headlamp wiper blades missing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,730 miles

Centre Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet wont close. (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Poor beam pattern / possibly bulb incorrectly located. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall bulge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking At flexi hose banjo fitting on caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Front N/S and O/S Headlamp wiper blades missing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,249 miles

near side front wing damage .

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front wing damage .

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside rear back plate has corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,624 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 53,963 miles

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

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

Offside headlight needs attension

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,963 miles

Offside headlight needs attension

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,796 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside wiper slightly lose

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,742 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,466 miles

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

Offside 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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OE04 UWF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OE04 UWF, 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 OE04 UWF registered?

OE04 UWF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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