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SO04 CZS

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,082 mi
Last recorded99,082 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 CZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,082 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner upper tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foremost Lower trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,712 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot split slightly around clip that joint the driveshaft

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust box corroded and centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

chip in windscreen

headlamp levelling device on rear suspension insecure. bracket corroded and broken

rear chassis corroded

rear wiper blade missing

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 12 Aug 2019 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose/brake pipe retaining bracket insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot split slightly around clip that joint the driveshaft

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust box corroded and centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

chip in windscreen

headlamp levelling device on rear suspension insecure. bracket corroded and broken

rear chassis corroded

rear wiper blade missing

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 31 May 2018 85,415 miles

Offside Front running lamp inop

Offside Front under tray loose

both front headlamp images poor

rear chassis, sub frame, inner sills and floors rashed with corrosion

rear headlamp levelling device bracket excessively corroded but secured with tie straps

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 30 May 2018 85,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front running lamp inop

Offside Front under tray loose

both front headlamp images poor

rear chassis, sub frame, inner sills and floors rashed with corrosion

rear headlamp levelling device bracket excessively corroded but secured with tie straps

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,566 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake just met brake limit

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

poor image on both front lamps

Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake just met brake limit

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

poor image on both front lamps

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,127 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake disc rear sheilds corroded

poor image on both front h/lamps

under body floors and suspension corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,127 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake disc rear sheilds corroded

poor image on both front h/lamps

under body floors and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,890 miles

front brake inner shields corroded

rear floors and chassis rashed with rust

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,194 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 43,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 22,556 miles

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

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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SO04 CZS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SO04 CZS, 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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SO04 CZS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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