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DN04 ABK

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,551 mi
Last recorded83,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 ABK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,388 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/r outer sills/wheel arches corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s/r inner wheel arch covers fitted.

n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,745 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2023 81,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,940 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front chassis rails corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Recommend further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Recommend further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,484 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,918 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 36,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,872 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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DN04 ABK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DN04 ABK, 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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What year was DN04 ABK registered?

DN04 ABK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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