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SC04 VBB

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 VBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,784 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 97,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,229 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 VBB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC04 VBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC04 VBB registered?

SC04 VBB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is SC04 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 VBB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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