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SK04 SYS

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 SYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,906 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,320 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear nearside

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 84,262 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear nearside

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,510 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,509 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 77,444 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,999 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,860 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,859 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,445 miles

dampness around fuel filter

Fail 6 Feb 2012 55,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 44,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,840 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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.

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 SYS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SYS, 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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SK04 SYS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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