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FV04 XJW

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,632 mi
Last recorded136,632 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 136,632 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 136,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,677 miles

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

max handbrake travel

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2024 131,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

max handbrake travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress damaged lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing noisey

Offside washer jet requires alignment

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 107,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 100,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,696 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,901 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,622 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,206 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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FV04 XJW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FV04 XJW, 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 FV04 XJW registered?

FV04 XJW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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