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PX04 VPY

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,405 mi
Last recorded198,405 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 VPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 198,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 198,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 175,039 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 175,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 166,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 148,945 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 130,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 118,813 miles

offside rear side marker light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2012 118,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear side marker light not working

Fail 2 Mar 2011 111,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,847 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,844 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 93,673 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,673 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,444 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,509 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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PX04 VPY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX04 VPY, 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 PX04 VPY registered?

PX04 VPY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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