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BT04 XMR

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,814 mi
Last recorded130,814 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 130,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OBD is Inoperative

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR&NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,240 miles

front cross member corroded

front number plate poor

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front cross member corroded

front number plate poor

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,723 miles

both rear metal brake back plate corroded

front number plate poor

front wiper blades poor

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,723 miles

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

both rear metal brake back plate corroded

front number plate poor

front wiper blades poor

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,635 miles

front springs corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Fail 4 Feb 2022 114,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

front springs corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 106,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,192 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,269 miles

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,657 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,958 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 72,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,255 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 68,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r disc pitted/corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r disc pitted/corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,871 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,856 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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BT04 XMR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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