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FA04 MHK

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,452 mi
Last recorded150,452 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 150,452 miles

Central Difficulty examining the following due to Excessive dirt covering the chassis, suspension, brake lines, fuel lines, and structural elements.

Central Front No front fog lights working pre 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,777 miles

Central Front No Front Fog (Pre 2018)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 148,773 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Across the back above tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front No Front Fog (Pre 2018)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 147,865 miles

Front Fogs not working (before 2018 OK)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat belt fraying

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 147,865 miles

Front Fogs not working (before 2018 OK)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat belt fraying

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjust (light intensity possible an earth problem) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,518 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 132,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 132,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,774 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 104,773 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,368 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 51,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,126 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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FA04 MHK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 FA04 MHK, 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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FA04 MHK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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