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SA04 DXE

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,055 mi
Last recorded139,055 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,055 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,920 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside nearside rear tyre perished

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

coolant level low

fuel lines corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,524 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 97,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,227 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 76,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 61,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 49,422 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has a nail with in the tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has a nail with in the tread area

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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SA04 DXE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA04 DXE, 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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SA04 DXE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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