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PL04 NDY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,249 mi
Last recorded180,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 180,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 180,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 173,245 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2017 173,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 164,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 164,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 156,557 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 11 Aug 2015 156,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 14 Aug 2014 147,551 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 147,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,917 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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PL04 NDY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL04 NDY, 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 PL04 NDY registered?

PL04 NDY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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