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OV04 ZBX

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 111,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box joint deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 104,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 101,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear exhaust rusty. connecting center pipe to back box

Fail 12 Jun 2017 101,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear exhaust rusty. connecting center pipe to back box

Pass 23 Jun 2016 97,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,785 miles

NEarside rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,339 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,633 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 ZBX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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