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SY04 VZG

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 VZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front sections corroded,not excess

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 24 Jul 2020 115,432 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front sections corroded,not excess

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 108,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 108,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Center box connecting to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Center box connecting to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,573 miles

Oil leak ()

discs corroded all round

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 100,572 miles

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

Oil leak ()

discs corroded all round

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,287 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,857 miles

intermittant dip switch fault.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,630 miles

Headlamp beam images poor.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 23,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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SY04 VZG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY04 VZG, 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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SY04 VZG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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