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VN04 PJX

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 PJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,768 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 118,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,373 miles

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

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

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,939 miles

Off side front indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,776 miles

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

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

Rear discs excessive corrosion and narrow banding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine very noisy, suspect CVVT valve (advise replacment A.S.A.P)

Offside front head lamp cracked

nearside rear tyre balding on inner edge

Vehical was presented for test with no oil on dip stick

Fail 10 Mar 2011 96,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine very noisy, suspect CVVT valve (advise replacment A.S.A.P)

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

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

Offside front head lamp cracked

nearside rear tyre balding on inner edge

Vehical was presented for test with no oil on dip stick

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,331 miles

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

offside front headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam aim or pattern

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Note. nearside rear outer brake pad approx 85% worn.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

NOTE. offside front outer brake pad wearing close to brake disc, front disc's starting to lip.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 54,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Note. nearside rear outer brake pad approx 85% worn.

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

NOTE. offside front outer brake pad wearing close to brake disc, front disc's starting to lip.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 40,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PJX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 PJX, 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 VN04 PJX registered?

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

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