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AO04 ZTK

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,882 mi
Last recorded91,882 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 91,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 91,882 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,804 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,789 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 80,789 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,546 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corrorded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,290 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,616 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 61,616 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 May 2018 53,195 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 53,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,535 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,901 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,276 miles

lefthand front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall

lefthand rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 15,448 miles

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

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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AO04 ZTK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO04 ZTK, 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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AO04 ZTK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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