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SV04 TBX

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,009 mi
Last recorded111,009 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 TBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front outer position light not working

Fail 14 Apr 2015 103,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front outer position light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,551 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off & nearside front strut top bearings slightly siezed

Fail 17 Apr 2014 95,231 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off & nearside front strut top bearings slightly siezed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,223 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both headlight wipers torn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,901 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlamp wipers torn

o/s/f wiper torn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,779 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

FRONT SPOILER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

R/H/F DAYTIME LIGHT NOT WORKING(ON BUMPER).

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES MISSING.

REAR TYRES WEARING AT INNER EDGES AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK(WILL REQUIRE CHANGING LATER).

SOME CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

SURFACE CORROSION AT AL BRAKE DISCS(LACK OF USE).

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,708 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

NAIL IN R/H/R TYRE TREAD.

R/H/F RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGES.

SMALL CHIP AT R/H SIDE OF WINDSCREEN.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade torn at end

Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,914 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade torn at end

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,800 miles

MARK AT R/H/R DOOR AND REAR WING.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F ANTI- ROLL BAR LINK.

STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,402 miles

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

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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SV04 TBX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV04 TBX, 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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SV04 TBX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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