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RN04 TWU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,650 mi
Last recorded146,650 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 TWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 146,650 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 146,649 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 1 May 2018 138,118 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 138,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,498 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 129,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 116,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2015 116,124 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,231 miles

N/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

O/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,441 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seats are fitted to rear seats which limits the scope of the rear seat belts

Fail 21 Feb 2013 107,441 miles

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seats are fitted to rear seats which limits the scope of the rear seat belts

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills covered unable to fully inspect

srs light on

unable to test rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2012 103,281 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills covered unable to fully inspect

srs light on

unable to test rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,827 miles

front brakes pads worn low.

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on outside edge.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 97,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

front brakes pads worn low.

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on outside edge.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,341 miles

front brakes pads wearing low.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,793 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,793 miles

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,047 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,032 miles

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

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

both number plates faded & rear insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2007 81,004 miles

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

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

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

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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RN04 TWU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 RN04 TWU, 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 RN04 TWU registered?

RN04 TWU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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