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PK54 FZM

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,452 mi
Last recorded182,452 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 FZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 182,452 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 182,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 177,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front side marker inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 176,875 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front side marker inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 170,724 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 161,012 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 161,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,914 miles

OS WASHER POOR

Fail 3 Feb 2016 145,913 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

OS WASHER POOR

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 135,039 miles

front tyres worn low

osr tyre heavily perished

rear discs poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2014 135,039 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn low

osr tyre heavily perished

rear discs poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,941 miles

air bag light on

rear discs lipped

Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 115,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,752 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 106,693 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,125 miles

o/s/r side marker light out.

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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PK54 FZM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK54 FZM, 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 PK54 FZM registered?

PK54 FZM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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