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SW04 HEU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Lpg 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,049 mi
Last recorded136,049 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 HEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,049 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top link inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 136,049 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top link inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,861 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 131,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,268 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 128,268 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 124,506 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 124,505 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,028 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 121,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn slightly

front number plate slightly discoloured

fuel straps rusty

rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2010 81,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn slightly

front number plate slightly discoloured

fuel straps rusty

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 61,077 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on edges...non testable area.

Oil level low.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,350 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,851 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 37,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,086 miles

nearside rear lower support bar,outer bush split,(not too excess)

nearside rear upper support bar,inner bush split,(not too excess)

offside rear lower support bar,outer bush split,(not too excess)

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 HEU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

SW04 HEU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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