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SG04 RYA

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 RYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,226 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Suspension arm ball joints gaiters & antiroll link gaiters. (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion front brake pipes, ball joint base plates, Offside brake pipe at side of fuel tank & Mid/rear exhaust flange (flexy section gauze slightly deteriorated).

Slight deterioration in nearside front brake hose. Minor fluctuation in front braking effort.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 94,226 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Nearside rear pipe to hose securing clamp missing. (3.6.B.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Suspension arm ball joints gaiters & antiroll link gaiters. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both rear outer tail lamps inoperative. (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion front brake pipes, ball joint base plates, Offside brake pipe at side of fuel tank & Mid/rear exhaust flange (flexy section gauze slightly deteriorated).

Slight deterioration in nearside front brake hose. Minor fluctuation in front braking effort.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,593 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,570 miles

offside rear suspension bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,831 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,997 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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SG04 RYA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG04 RYA, 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 SG04 RYA registered?

SG04 RYA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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