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VN04 PKE

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,768 mi
Last recorded166,768 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 PKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 166,768 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear to flexie (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper switch broke

Fail 28 Oct 2023 166,727 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 157,740 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 157,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 156,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 156,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 146,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,002 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 56,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,509 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,306 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 35,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PKE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN04 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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