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PE04 BXZ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,739 mi
Last recorded131,739 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 BXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,739 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 127,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,155 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,207 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,027 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 90,027 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,674 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper/cable (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,392 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,392 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,592 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,200 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,665 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,920 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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PE04 BXZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE04 BXZ, 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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PE04 BXZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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