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OV04 EPD

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 EPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 164,131 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 164,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 154,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 135,543 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 135,492 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 126,770 miles

Airbag light on

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 126,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Airbag light on

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,632 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 83,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,484 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,484 miles

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

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 EPD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPD, 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 EPD registered?

OV04 EPD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 EPD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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