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XCZ 1191

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 1191
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,174 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 134,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,002 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,002 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,284 miles

both headlamp wiper motors removed

fanbelt perishing

offside front indicator starting to fade

possible very slight play in offside front ball joint

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fanbelt perishing

offside front indicator starting to fade

possible very slight play in offside front ball joint

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,704 miles

air bag light on

battery clamp missing

both front tyres bold inner edges - close to limit

n/s/f ball joint rubber splitting

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,704 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

battery clamp missing

both front tyres bold inner edges - close to limit

n/s/f ball joint rubber splitting

o/s/f marker light not working

rear outer side lights not working

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,432 miles

SRS warning light on

slight inner edge wear to both front tyres

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2011 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

SRS warning light on

slight inner edge wear to both front tyres

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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XCZ 1191 is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCZ 1191, 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 XCZ 1191 registered?

XCZ 1191 is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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