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OE04 AYC

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,964 mi
Last recorded53,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 AYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 53,961 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 52,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wipers smearing -- recommend attention

Rear Exhaust section corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,392 miles

Central Exhaust system corroding

O/S -- Front and Rear brake discs pitted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressures seem low

Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,987 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,450 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,001 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating.

Slight damage front number plate

Fail 28 Jan 2021 51,001 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage front number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from swept area ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lower tie bar bush deteriorating slightly

exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2020 50,842 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from swept area ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake hoses deteriorating recommend replacement

Offside Rear lower tie bar bush deteriorating slightly

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,033 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front bumper lower trim loose

o/s/r lower tie bar bush deteriorating slightly

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,121 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2018 49,121 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,277 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroding

front bumper lower trim damaged and loose

nsf and osf tyres worn close to wear indicators/edges worn

os side repeater pale recommend attention

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

sign of fluid on ns steering rack/steering rack boot loose recommend attention

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,939 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2016 47,390 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs wearing

O/S/F wiper splitting

One of two N/S/R side lamps not working

Rear brake discs corroded & worn --pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,958 miles

1 of 2 nsr side lights not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake discs worn/corroding

handbrake travel

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,102 miles

coolant level low

front and rear brake discs worn/corroding and pitted

os head lamp beam pattern slightly poor

osr lower tie bar bush deteriorating slightly

plastic trims on lower sills/engine under tray fitted limited view of components

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2014 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

front and rear brake discs worn/corroding and pitted

os head lamp beam pattern slightly poor

osr lower tie bar bush deteriorating slightly

plastic trims on lower sills/engine under tray fitted limited view of components

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,289 miles

front & rear discs worn & corroding.

n/s & o/s outer sills covered with plastic trims.

rear exhaust & joint corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 42,289 miles

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

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

front & rear discs worn & corroding.

n/s & o/s outer sills covered with plastic trims.

rear exhaust & joint corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,911 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,064 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake servo weak/little movement recommend attention

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

handbrake travel

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,138 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front bumper spoiler damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges/perishing slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2008 29,172 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,172 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

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

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

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,389 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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OE04 AYC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OE04 AYC, 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 OE04 AYC registered?

OE04 AYC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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