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VDL 449

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 449
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 154,729 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 154,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 154,080 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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VDL 449 is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VDL 449, 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 VDL 449 registered?

VDL 449 is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is VDL 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 449 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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