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OV04 ZDF

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,196 mi
Last recorded172,196 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 172,196 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casing slightly corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear under body slight surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 153,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 153,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 139,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,271 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

205/50 R16

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

Nearside Rear locking wheel nut damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,218 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 109,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads have worn unevenly

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,929 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn with large lips on edges of faces

offside front slight binding brake and pads worn more than nearside

offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn with large lips on edges of faces

offside front slight binding brake and pads worn more than nearside

offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,850 miles

handbrake has alot of travel

offside rear inner lamp not working

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has alot of travel

offside rear inner lamp not working

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,422 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 ZDF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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