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OV04 XEU

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,110 mi
Last recorded171,110 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 XEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 171,110 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 171,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 163,935 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 163,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 157,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 150,041 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 150,041 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,458 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 141,458 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,019 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,203 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 37,542 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,331 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 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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