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AF04 XMH

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,385 mi
Last recorded63,385 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XMH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,449 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,761 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,990 miles

nearside rear wheel different style to others

Pass 21 May 2019 37,891 miles

Offside front tyre perished slightly

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 21 May 2019 37,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre perished slightly

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 29 May 2018 36,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 28,112 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

offside rear shockabsorber cover worn

Pass 31 May 2012 25,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,516 miles

front & rear tyres perished & spliting on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2010 21,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,121 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 12,569 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 XMH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AF04 XMH, 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 AF04 XMH registered?

AF04 XMH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is AF04 XMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XMH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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