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FM04 FOD

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,895 mi
Last recorded90,895 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 90,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components (not excessive)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake disc backplate corroded/detached

Fail 25 Feb 2026 90,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components (not excessive)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake disc backplate corroded/detached

Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,403 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,207 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake calipers coroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 87,207 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front brake calipers coroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,365 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,254 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,048 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 86,048 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,367 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,919 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear disc with slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,373 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,932 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,932 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,202 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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FM04 FOD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FM04 FOD, 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 FM04 FOD registered?

FM04 FOD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is FM04 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 FOD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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