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VIB 4405

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,208 mi
Last recorded127,208 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 4405
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pedal becoming spongey

indicator/main beam stalk becoming loose

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,446 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,661 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 101,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,710 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

autonator belt perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,174 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,450 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 61,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,077 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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VIB 4405 is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VIB 4405, 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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VIB 4405 is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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