MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front inner arch showing wear from tyre rubbing intermittently probably related to wheel alignment
Offside Rear inner position light and fog light lenses deteriorated and colour intensity reduced
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing more on inner edges
engine cover and undertray fitted
engine mil light on
rear exhaust joint badly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner arch showing wear from tyre rubbing intermittently probably related to wheel alignment
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear inner position light and fog light lenses deteriorated and colour intensity reduced
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing more on inner edges
engine cover and undertray fitted
engine mil light on
rear exhaust joint badly deteriorated
Offside Rear side marker light dim
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
front grille damaged
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear side marker light dim
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
front grille damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV04 XEU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XEU, 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 XEU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2004.
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