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PX04 XGU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,048 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 107,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,313 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 105,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,218 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 876,879 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,302 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,021 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 54,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,331 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 XGU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

PX04 XGU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is PX04 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 XGU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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