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J777 LAW

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 LAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 139,732 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 122,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 105,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,393 miles

full underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 104,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

full underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm, 195/60-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67mm, 195/60-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding and scoring. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm, 195/60-15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67mm, 195/60-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding and scoring. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Advise slight wear on both disks. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,187 miles

Advise trailer socket slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,186 miles

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

Advise trailer socket slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,326 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,168 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 70,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 43,410 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,736 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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J777 LAW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J777 LAW, 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 J777 LAW registered?

J777 LAW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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