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SV04 TCX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 TCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 75,296 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,445 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 65,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,497 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 195-60-15

Reversing light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 195-60-15

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,473 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,479 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,421 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,396 miles

both rear outer secondary side lights not working

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,468 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished and cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,502 miles

Both headlamp wiper blades split.

Both rear tyre inner and outer walls cracked.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,216 miles

Both rear tyres BADLY perished on both inner and outer tyre walls.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,216 miles

Both rear tyres BADLY perished on both inner and outer tyre walls.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,068 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around tread and side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,049 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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SV04 TCX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCX, 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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What year was SV04 TCX registered?

SV04 TCX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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