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BN04 FJV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,402 mi
Last recorded145,402 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 FJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 145,402 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 145,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 134,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 134,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 115,278 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s headlamp damp inside & pattern slightly faded

track rod & swivel boots perished!

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2022 105,737 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,942 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 89,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 76,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,602 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 8,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slight corrosion on bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,058 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 7,038 miles

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

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)

n/s rear tyer cuts in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,687 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f trye outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 5,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,654 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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BN04 FJV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN04 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 FJV registered?

BN04 FJV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BN04 FJV safe to buy?

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