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OV04 PXB

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 129,537 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 129,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,189 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 125,189 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,702 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,702 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,122 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 111,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,049 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,055 miles

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

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

slight damage..n/s/f inner tyre wall

Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers worn

slight damage..n/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,380 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,016 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 35,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,601 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 PXB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

OV04 PXB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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