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RV04 FFC

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,331 mi
Last recorded168,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 FFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 168,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 168,309 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 160,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 160,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 148,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe has a minor leak from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 148,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe has a minor leak from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 141,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 141,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust box deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,681 miles

centre exhaust box deteriated

Fail 22 Aug 2018 134,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust box deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,647 miles

centre exhaust box deteriated

Fail 5 Aug 2017 126,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,223 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 118,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 69,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,824 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 57,165 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2011 57,165 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,006 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 27 May 2009 39,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 39,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 31,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,041 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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RV04 FFC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV04 FFC, 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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RV04 FFC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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