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OV04 ZBJ

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

236,903 mi
Last recorded236,903 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 236,903 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 226,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 214,536 miles

Rear minor leak of gases

exhaust rubbers perished but still supported

Fail 20 Aug 2019 214,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear minor leak of gases

exhaust rubbers perished but still supported

Pass 3 Aug 2018 201,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 190,470 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 179,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 167,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded aLL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 155,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 142,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 142,744 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,882 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 130,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 117,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,635 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 108,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,409 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 96,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 84,646 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 19 Jul 2008 84,646 miles

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

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

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,968 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 68,968 miles

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

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 ZBJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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