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SK04 SXV

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 SXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,959 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,205 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,735 miles

Fluid in brake fluid reservoir green!

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 70,735 miles

Fluid in brake fluid reservoir green!

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,093 miles

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

offside inner tail light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside inner tail light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,702 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 39,695 miles

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

N/S/R Outer tail lamp inop.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 25,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,125 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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SK04 SXV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK04 SXV, 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 SK04 SXV registered?

SK04 SXV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SK04 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 SXV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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