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SX04 DXM

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,211 miles

corrosion under vehicle mainly floor panel

nsr shock absorber damp with oil

oil leak on engine

play in nsf anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion under vehicle mainly floor panel

nsr shock absorber damp with oil

oil leak on engine

play in nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 25 May 2016 97,342 miles

nsf tyre 2mm just passed test

oil leak on engine

unerbody corroded in places

Fail 24 May 2016 97,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre 2mm just passed test

oil leak on engine

unerbody corroded in places

Pass 8 May 2015 89,210 miles

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

offside front headlight intermittently slow to come on

slight oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front headlight intermittently slow to come on

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,045 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 85,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,227 miles

front inner brake pads low

slight oil staining around engine area

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,121 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,991 miles

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

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)

o/s outer tail lamp inoperative.

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished.

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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SX04 DXM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SX04 DXM, 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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SX04 DXM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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