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SW04 AFX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,118 mi
Last recorded155,118 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 155,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 155,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. reflector loose (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 147,825 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear. borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 80% worn (3.5.1i)

indicator switch worn/loose

Fail 11 Apr 2016 139,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear. borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 80% worn (3.5.1i)

indicator switch worn/loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,271 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 126,114 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 126,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 113,809 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 107,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on indicating a fault

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,920 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 89,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 83,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 83,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 74,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 74,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 May 2007 62,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 62,268 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 AFX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW04 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

SW04 AFX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is SW04 AFX safe to buy?

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