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SL04 RHY

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 RHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 134,690 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 134,679 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills rusty/car generally rusty

movement in o/s wiper arm

welding has been covered in underseal

Fail 1 Dec 2021 132,386 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills rusty/car generally rusty

movement in o/s wiper arm

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

movement in o/s wiper arm

Fail 5 Oct 2020 128,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

movement in o/s wiper arm

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,059 miles

noise on n/s front suspension leg

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on n/s front suspension leg

oil leak

suspect front brake pads low

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 105,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 90,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak engine

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,282 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades wearing / front brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing / rear tyres cracking starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,448 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

rear tyrs cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,301 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear side light one of two lights out

slight cut and bulge n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 89,391 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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SL04 RHY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL04 RHY, 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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SL04 RHY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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