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VF04 BXG

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,055 mi
Last recorded156,055 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 BXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 156,055 miles

oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,511 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,945 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,562 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 68,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 57,820 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 57,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,952 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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VF04 BXG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VF04 BXG, 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 VF04 BXG registered?

VF04 BXG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VF04 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 BXG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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