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OW04 BTE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 160,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 151,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 135,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,440 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 113,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,487 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,522 miles

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

slight smearing blades

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,261 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,084 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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OW04 BTE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OW04 BTE, 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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What year was OW04 BTE registered?

OW04 BTE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is OW04 BTE safe to buy?

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