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SM04 NXT

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,907 mi
Last recorded129,907 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 NXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 129,907 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 129,449 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

middle to rear exhaust flange corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,503 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULDS FADING IN COLOUR

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR D BUSHES

ADVISE TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT BUT NOT LETTING IN DIRT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 112,503 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULDS FADING IN COLOUR

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR D BUSHES

ADVISE TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT BUT NOT LETTING IN DIRT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 98,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 83,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,149 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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SM04 NXT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM04 NXT, 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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SM04 NXT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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