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OV04 AHD

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,550 mi
Last recorded152,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 152,550 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn

damage to offside front side light lense

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 8 Oct 2014 152,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn

damage to offside front side light lense

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,259 miles

Os front running light lens is broken and requires replacement

Fail 11 Oct 2013 148,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Os front running light lens is broken and requires replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2012 134,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,811 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 121,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,659 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 105,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,960 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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OV04 AHD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV04 AHD, 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 OV04 AHD registered?

OV04 AHD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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