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OV04 AHZ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Oil and Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Oil and Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint deteriorated slight leak from emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,094 miles

Front both front inner tie rods have slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 84,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier no clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front inner tie rods have slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,580 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 77,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,143 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,232 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded due to standing.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,193 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,192 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,313 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 66,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,978 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Exhaust backbox/centre pipe flanges corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,637 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,425 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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OV04 AHZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OV04 AHZ, 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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OV04 AHZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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