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PG04 SNK

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

181,346 mi
Last recorded181,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 SNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 181,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears showing corrosion to casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 181,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes corroded under car and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters p and g delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working outer upper bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps beam pattern diffused headlamp covers fitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears showing corrosion to casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 170,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 170,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 158,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2019 148,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

all brake pipes heavily painted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2018 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

all brake pipes heavily painted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,953 miles

All brake pipes painted, not allowing full inspection.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn.

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

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 125,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)

All brake pipes painted, not allowing full inspection.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn.

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

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 118,229 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 118,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,417 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 102,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 102,796 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,676 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 76,280 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,280 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 57,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,927 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2007 36,536 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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PG04 SNK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PG04 SNK, 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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PG04 SNK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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