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OV04 RFX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,377 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 121,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive cam rattling (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively thin and corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,640 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,866 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RFX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

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