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SW04 ACZ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,456 mi
Last recorded62,456 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 ACZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,271 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp wipers split

rear track control arm bushes perished

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp wipers split

rear track control arm bushes perished

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes greased

unable to determin condition of osr bearing due to binding brake

Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,495 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes greased

unable to determin condition of osr bearing due to binding brake

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear track control arm bushes perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 47,009 miles

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

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

osf brake pipe corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake pipe corroded

rear track control arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades split but clearing screen ok.

Light seapage @ oil filter

N/S/F fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 27,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,201 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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SW04 ACZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SW04 ACZ, 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 SW04 ACZ registered?

SW04 ACZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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