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AX04 FOU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,020 mi
Last recorded137,020 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 FOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded And Fuel Filter ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,345 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 133,345 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,097 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust starting to deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,055 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,346 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,789 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,602 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 18,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,469 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 12,101 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 12,101 miles

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

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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AX04 FOU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AX04 FOU, 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 AX04 FOU registered?

AX04 FOU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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