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AV04 EHG

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,204 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear, both front and offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear, both front and offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,994 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 130,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,763 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,371 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 102,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,283 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 97,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,264 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 47,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EHG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV04 EHG, 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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AV04 EHG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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