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V40 FLJ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,906 mi
Last recorded92,906 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 FLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,906 miles

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

very rusty under car

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,671 miles

advise(rear shockies badly corroded)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise(rear shockies badly corroded)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,143 miles

ADVISE(front discs surfaces corrorded)

advise(front tyres marginal on edge)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE(front discs surfaces corrorded)

advise(front tyres marginal on edge)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,011 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 70,011 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 35,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,114 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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V40 FLJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V40 FLJ, 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 V40 FLJ registered?

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

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