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OV04 RFJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 83,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,142 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 71,142 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 68,154 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,913 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,739 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 RFJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

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

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