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OV04 UNF

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 108,209 miles

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

various rubber bushes on rear suspension splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

various rubber bushes on rear suspension splitting

Pass 1 May 2017 101,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 101,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,425 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on some fuel pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on some fuel pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 79,754 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,131 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bimd on n/s/f brake

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,165 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,494 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,191 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,187 miles

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

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 UNF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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