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RV04 LMU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,671 mi
Last recorded162,671 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 162,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 146,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 129,120 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,904 miles

nearside front wheel has slight play.

Pass 18 May 2012 97,319 miles

srs light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 81,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2010 68,215 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,609 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily scrubbed

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 May 2009 55,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily scrubbed

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 May 2008 44,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,966 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 34,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

sill covers

undeertray

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 LMU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV04 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

RV04 LMU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is RV04 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 LMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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