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SV04 XEP

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,778 mi
Last recorded163,778 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 XEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 163,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 163,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 154,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 147,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 100,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,079 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 XEP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV04 XEP registered?

SV04 XEP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SV04 XEP safe to buy?

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