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SA04 NFY

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 NFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 137,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 136,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,260 miles

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

brake pipes presented heavily greased

Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,260 miles

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

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

brake pipes presented heavily greased

Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,041 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,893 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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SA04 NFY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NFY, 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 SA04 NFY registered?

SA04 NFY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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