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SP04 PZU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

170,500 mi
Last recorded170,500 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 PZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 170,500 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 170,499 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,768 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 168,766 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 163,354 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 163,354 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,223 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 157,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 150,779 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,104 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 144,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 138,052 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated not leaking

rear tie bar bushes deteriorated, no movement

Fail 26 Feb 2015 138,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 132,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 132,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,732 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 124,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 113,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,891 miles

engine oil level low

front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight fluctuation at rear service brake

Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,891 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight fluctuation at rear service brake

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 74,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,190 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,190 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear inner sidelights not working

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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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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