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B17 MLB

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,998 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 52,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,358 miles

near-side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 23,147 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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B17 MLB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B17 MLB, 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 B17 MLB registered?

B17 MLB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is B17 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 MLB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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