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RV04 ZKD

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,483 mi
Last recorded135,483 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 ZKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,483 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery starting to leak around the positive terminal post.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 130,042 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 2mm in centre 1;6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 3mm in centre legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet deadner adrift in one corner

some rusting to underside rear

Fail 28 May 2019 130,042 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 2mm in centre 1;6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 3mm in centre legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet deadner adrift in one corner

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 23 May 2018 125,607 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joint rubbers starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 121,172 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed o/s/f and slight fraying on n/s/f (5.2.2b)

replace n/s side marker light bulb

some rusting to underside rear

Fail 25 May 2017 121,172 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f dip beam bulb in wrong rectify (1.7.5a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed o/s/f and slight fraying on n/s/f (5.2.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

replace n/s side marker light bulb

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 26 May 2016 114,277 miles

main beam switch worn

o/s/f marker light inop

some rusting to underside rear

Fail 24 May 2016 114,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r upper before rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r upper before rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing o/s/r (5.2.2a)

main beam switch worn

o/s/f marker light inop

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 19 May 2015 107,159 miles

sound deadener under bonnet coming adrift

Pass 27 May 2014 99,937 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

n/s rear seat belt webbing fraying

Pass 23 May 2013 91,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 82,531 miles

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

n/s inner rear side light not working

Fail 31 May 2012 82,531 miles

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

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

n/s inner rear side light not working

Pass 31 May 2011 72,972 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and getting thin

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2010 65,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,472 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 46,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,997 miles

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

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 ZKD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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