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SB04 UCZ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,681 mi
Last recorded168,681 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 UCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 168,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 168,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 157,202 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 157,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 145,414 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened seat belt trapped in door latch (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 145,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 134,801 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 134,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,779 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 127,777 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,083 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,869 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 108,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,074 miles

Nearside dipped beam pattern incorrect

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape at inner tread blocks

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,962 miles

n/s front brake has light binding.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s front brake has light binding.

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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SB04 UCZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB04 UCZ, 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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SB04 UCZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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