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VN04 KZT

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,956 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 141,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both rear tyres are perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 136,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear lapbelt catch has dog restraint attached

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 136,441 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear lapbelt catch has dog restraint attached

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 128,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 128,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,088 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,607 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,310 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,310 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VN04 KZT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN04 KZT, 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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VN04 KZT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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