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SV04 TLX

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,352 mi
Last recorded174,352 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 TLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 174,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 163,771 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 163,763 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 155,031 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 147,681 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 108,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,182 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,970 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 72,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,128 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,091 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,358 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,358 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,976 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 TLX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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