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SK04 UBP

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 UBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 152,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Mar 2017 152,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,290 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Wiper mechanism worn

Fail 14 Mar 2016 145,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Wiper mechanism worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,226 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 137,144 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 130,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s side marker lamps incorrect colour

wash wipe system does not turn off when operated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,363 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 113,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,993 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 93,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,402 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,336 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,807 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 UBP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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