MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
centre exhaust deteriorated not leaking
rear tie bar bushes deteriorated, no movement
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust deteriorated not leaking
corrosion/wear on rear brake discs
rear tie bar bushes deteriorated, no movement
tread wearing low on rear tyres
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust deteriorated
corrosion/wear on rear brake discs
different size tyre between front and rear
rear brake pads wearing low
rear tie bar bushes deteriorated but no movement
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust deteriorated
corrosion/wear on rear brake discs
different size tyre between front and rear
rear brake pads wearing low
rear tie bar bushes deteriorated but no movement
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust deteriorated
different size tyres between front and rear
rear tie bar bushes deteriorated(no movement)
slight judder from rear brakes
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
centre exhaust deteriorated
different size tyres between front and rear
nearside front brake hose deteriorated
rear tie bar bushes deteriorated(no movement)
slight judder from rear brakes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front brake hoses deteriorated
centre exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
different size tyres on front from rear
engine oil level low
front to rear brake pipes rusty
slight fluctuation at rear service brake
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
engine oil level low
front to rear brake pipes rusty
slight fluctuation at rear service brake
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
both rear inner sidelights not working
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP04 PZU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 SP04 PZU, 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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SP04 PZU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2004.
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