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OV04XGZ
2004 VOLVO V40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration OV04XGZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 270,535 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear parking brake effort poor
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 270,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable sticking (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp on (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 265,082 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 265,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 263,582 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 254,777 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks on inner sidewall but not quite through to cords
- Windscreen wipers are worn
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 254,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wipers are worn
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks on inner sidewall but not quite through to cords
- Oil leak ()
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 246,483 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 246,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 238,102 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 237,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 226,697 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 215,038 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 215,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 200,580 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013 5 Jul 202630 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 200,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 174,133 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 5 Jul 202622 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 174,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 147,881 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 147,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 120,347 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 5 Jul 202624 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 120,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,352 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 5 Jul 202625 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 90,352 MI
5 Jul 202627 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,657 MI
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OV04XGZ was registered on 2004-04-14
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