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SO04 LKA

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,854 mi
Last recorded147,854 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 147,854 miles

Emissions not tested Noise from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 5 Mar 2019 142,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 133,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,770 miles

slight play at n/s steering arm

Fail 10 Mar 2017 125,770 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 117,847 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 117,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 111,411 miles

transmission noisey

Fail 14 May 2014 111,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 101,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 101,987 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 88,780 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 88,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 73,542 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 58,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,888 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 38,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner tail lamps inop

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 LKA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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