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BT04 XMM

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,930 miles

Both rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

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

Os rear alloy wheel is damaged on outer edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded with a small leak

Fail 7 Feb 2025 98,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

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

Os rear alloy wheel is damaged on outer edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded with a small leak

Wipers are smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,369 miles

Both rear inner sill areas are showing signs of corrosion

Ns rear alloy wheel is slightly out of shape

Os front outer cv boot has a pin hole

Os rear alloy wheel is damaged

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,284 miles

Both rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Front anti roll bar link boots are perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ns rear alloy wheel is out of shape

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush is cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Front anti roll bar link boots are perishing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ns rear alloy wheel is out of shape

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush is cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,727 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar link boots are perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Ns rear alloy wheel rim is damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And worn on edge ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer top arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Rear inner sill areas are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,432 miles

Both front top drop link boots are in poor condition

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

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top drop link boots are in poor condition

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

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

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

Os front tyre is wearing slightly on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,595 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low on edges

Os front fog lamp is not working

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,398 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low and unevenly

Os front spot light is not working

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,220 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Ns door mirror mount is loose

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Coolant leak

Ns door mirror mount is loose

Oil leak from engine

Os rear lamp unit is damaged

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,787 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,174 miles

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear pads appear low

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge and has a nail in the tread [205/50/16h]

Os rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,632 miles

Os rear alloy wheel is slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Os rear alloy wheel is slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,943 miles

os rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall [monitor]205/50/16w]

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,534 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,165 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 26,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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BT04 XMM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT04 XMM, 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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BT04 XMM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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