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PX04 XGS

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,825 mi
Last recorded164,825 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 XGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 164,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 163,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 145,949 miles

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 16 Nov 2011 145,891 miles

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

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Nov 2010 127,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 99,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,907 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,020 miles

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

air bag light activated.

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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 XGS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX04 XGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX04 XGS registered?

PX04 XGS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is PX04 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 XGS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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