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OW04 BUA

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 137,570 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 137,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2016 128,423 miles

Center to rear exhaust join deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately greased (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately greased (3.6.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre to rear join corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 120,540 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)

BOTH headlamp wiper blades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre to rear join corroded

offside rear brake hose insecure

Pass 6 May 2014 113,597 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 103,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 94,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 94,647 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 73,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,511 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 BUA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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