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SO04 LJZ

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 95,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 95,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 90,687 miles

all brake discs rusted

Fail 10 May 2018 90,687 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs rusted

offside front tyre worn on outer edge [tread pattern]

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,436 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 65,398 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,659 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,474 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,385 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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SO04 LJZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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