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RN04 XTT

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,022 mi
Last recorded153,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 XTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 143,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 143,005 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 136,242 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 135,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,099 miles

Both front anti roll bar droplink upper dustcovers perished but not split

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 127,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front anti roll bar droplink upper dustcovers perished but not split

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,640 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,815 miles

exaust system going rusty

gearchange indicator not working

Fail 10 Jun 2015 109,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exaust system going rusty

gearchange indicator not working

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,085 miles

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

spare non matching loan seat fitted whilst own car seat has new sips bag fitted ; air bag light ok on loan seat.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

owner reports knocking from underside no loose or broken component found on test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,897 miles

NO EVIDENCE OF TIMING BELT CHANGE UNDER BONNET

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 91,897 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NO EVIDENCE OF TIMING BELT CHANGE UNDER BONNET

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,217 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,372 miles

all road wheels showing damaged on inside rims

car has a fog light fitted to n/s/r as well

large stone chip n/s of windscreen

o/s/f seat belt fluffing along one edge

over axle rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear discs lipped,corroded and scored

Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

all road wheels showing damaged on inside rims

brightness of head bulbs differant

car has a fog light fitted to n/s/r as well

large stone chip n/s of windscreen

o/s/f seat belt fluffing along one edge

over axle rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear discs lipped,corroded and scored

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,910 miles

Minor dents to nearside rear inner rim. Both rear tyres have various deep cuts-no cords showing. Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on there inner edges.

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,910 miles

Minor dents to nearside rear inner rim. Both rear tyres have various deep cuts-no cords showing. Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on there inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,262 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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RN04 XTT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 XTT, 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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RN04 XTT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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