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BD04 FCZ

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,322 mi
Last recorded88,322 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer c.v.boots split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mirrors slightly damaged nearside and offside.

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs some wear and surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer c.v.boots split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside. (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers starting to smear and nearside wiper split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer c.v.boots split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs some surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside c.v.boots split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer c.v boots split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,641 miles

all brake discs some surface rust.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,144 miles

all brake discs some surface rust.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,134 miles

all brake discs some surface rust.

all brake discs some surface rust.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs some surface rust.

all brake discs some surface rust.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,341 miles

Offside wiper starting to split.

all brake discs some surface rust.

exhaust some surface rust.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,341 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside wiper starting to split.

all brake discs some surface rust.

exhaust some surface rust.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,591 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (3.5.1i)

some rust on exhaust.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,941 miles

ticking from timing belt area.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,546 miles

front and rear brake discs some surface rust on them.

noise from cambelt end of engine.

offside headlight wiper blade missing and nearside split.

some rust on exhaust.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,227 miles

noise coming from cambelt side of engine.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 81,227 miles

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

noise coming from cambelt side of engine.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,156 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,156 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake Disc Rusty

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,776 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,447 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,829 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,352 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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BD04 FCZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD04 FCZ, 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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BD04 FCZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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