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BX04 DOU

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,968 mi
Last recorded114,968 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 DOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,968 miles

Nearside Lower ball joint cover slight split

Offside Lower ball joint cover slight split

Pass 26 Oct 2024 113,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 112,078 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,285 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,304 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,800 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,302 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,334 miles

All indicators starting to show white light

O/S and N/S rear torsion bar rubbers staring to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,297 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 60,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,719 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,496 miles

nearside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,505 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 43,505 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BX04 DOU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BX04 DOU, 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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BX04 DOU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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