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OV04 RFK

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,460 mi
Last recorded103,460 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 RFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 95,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 90,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ? oil filter area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 8 May 2018 90,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Inner tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Inner tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,133 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 81,132 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,915 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,181 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 69,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 63,717 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 63,712 miles

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

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

Pass 13 May 2011 53,340 miles

slight binding at osf brake.

Fail 12 May 2011 53,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding at osf brake.

Pass 18 May 2010 46,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,703 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 27,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,119 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 RFK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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