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RY04 UFV

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,312 mi
Last recorded45,312 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 UFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine has rattling noise

offside front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges also has cracks

side lights on the front bumper damaged and not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,358 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside headlamp has slight condensation

side lights on the front bumper damaged and not working

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside headlamp has slight condensation

side lights on the front bumper damaged and not working

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear doors dont open from inside

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear doors dont open from inside

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,764 miles

front brake pads appear low

lower engine covers fitted

osf reflector light showing damage

rear brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade req attention

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 40,764 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

lower engine covers fitted

osf reflector light showing damage

rear brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade req attention

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,243 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 32,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,152 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,955 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,955 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 13,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RY04 UFV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY04 UFV, 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 RY04 UFV registered?

RY04 UFV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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