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SW04 AHJ

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 AHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,141 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s, advise service/repair

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,891 miles

Reverse lights not working

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s. Advise service/repair

Fail 15 Mar 2019 93,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights not working

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s. Advise service/repair

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,102 miles

clean inspect and protect all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,564 miles

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

Offside steering rack inside joint has play

exhaust system, centre silencer deteriorated.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack inside joint has play

exhaust system, centre silencer deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,846 miles

Both rear side marker lamps inop.

Both rear suspension upper camber arm bushes worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 84,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear side marker lamps inop.

Both rear suspension upper camber arm bushes worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,823 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,768 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,030 miles

rear wiper and 2 front wipers torn on edges

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 AHJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AHJ, 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 AHJ registered?

SW04 AHJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is SW04 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 AHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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