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OV04 VDL

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,990 mi
Last recorded152,990 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 152,990 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 152,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 128,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front fog light damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front fog light damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,905 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 103,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,649 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N.S.R. Tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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OV04 VDL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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