MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f running light not working
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f running light not working
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
beam deflectors fitted on headlights
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
beam deflectors fitted on headlights
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
wipers torn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH04 VUU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SH04 VUU, 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 SH04 VUU registered?
SH04 VUU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2004.
Is SH04 VUU safe to buy?
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