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RV04 FFX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 FFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 167,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 167,949 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 151,510 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 151,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

PROBLEM WITH THE AIM OF THE NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM IS CAUSED BY INCORRECTLY FITTED BULB.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 135,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 118,357 miles

1 no n/s rear position light inop

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

indicator stork faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2009 118,357 miles

1 no n/s rear position light inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

indicator stork faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2008 105,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,004 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 FFX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFX, 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 RV04 FFX registered?

RV04 FFX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is RV04 FFX safe to buy?

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