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VK04 LHF

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,295 mi
Last recorded203,295 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 LHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 203,295 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 203,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 198,024 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 198,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,646 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 193,461 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe from union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 188,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 188,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiperblade worn

sump gasket slightly leaking oil

Pass 1 Apr 2014 178,331 miles

off side wiper blade split

Fail 26 Mar 2014 178,133 miles

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

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

off side wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 164,388 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 153,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 153,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 139,438 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 139,438 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 126,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,174 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 113,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,436 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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VK04 LHF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK04 LHF, 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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VK04 LHF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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