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AV04 EHE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,523 mi
Last recorded34,523 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 33,706 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,026 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 30,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 29,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,702 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 25,700 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 24,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear control link bushes pulling away slightly.

rear tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

windscreen blades split at ends but clean screen effectivley

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,812 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,393 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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AV04 EHE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV04 EHE, 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 AV04 EHE registered?

AV04 EHE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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