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AF04 XLU

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,207 mi
Last recorded174,207 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 174,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 173,763 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 172,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 171,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 168,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 168,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 166,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 164,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 162,283 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter clip deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and deep cut in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side light slight dim

Offside Rear Inner lamp slight damage

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 162,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure bracket fastener missing (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Front disc slight worn

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter clip deteriorated (cable tie fitted)

Offside Inner Oil leak gearbox output shaft seal ()

Offside Rear Inner lamp slight damage

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 160,181 miles

Front disc slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear disc corroded

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

Rear wiper edge split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 160,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Front disc slightly worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear disc corroded

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

Rear wiper edge split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tracking may be needed

Fail 26 Mar 2015 158,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tracking may be needed

Fail 12 Mar 2014 146,187 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 146,187 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,029 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 119,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tracking needs adgusting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,686 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 106,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,805 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 54,923 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly distorted.O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,923 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly distorted.O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,381 miles

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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AF04 XLU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AF04 XLU, 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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AF04 XLU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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