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SC04 LRZ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 LRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 113,991 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 113,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,622 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly low on efficiency

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of the (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of the (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of the (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of the (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear connecting flange of the (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre / rear flange of the exhaust wearing very thin and starting to leak exhaust gasses

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,610 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,572 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,180 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,180 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,338 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,867 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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SC04 LRZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SC04 LRZ, 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 SC04 LRZ registered?

SC04 LRZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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