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RO04 FTF

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

222,565 mi
Last recorded222,565 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 222,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 215,044 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 215,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 210,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 210,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 206,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 202,854 miles

back plates on rear brakes coroded

Fail 28 May 2019 202,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back plates on rear brakes coroded

Pass 1 May 2018 197,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 190,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 184,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 177,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 171,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2014 171,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2013 164,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 152,422 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 127,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 106,985 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 80,976 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f outer side light not working

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,976 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f outer side light not working

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,356 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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RO04 FTF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RO04 FTF, 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 RO04 FTF registered?

RO04 FTF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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