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OV04 RFL

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,082 mi
Last recorded96,082 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 RFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 96,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 96,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested front to back pipe burst at fuel tank area (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back brake pipe at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,223 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low light wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,399 miles

front brake pads low linings

Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,398 miles

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

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

front brake pads low linings

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,906 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,441 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,338 miles

fuel tank appears to be imploding

offside rear tyre depth 3mm

service lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,040 miles

Baffles rattling in exhaust

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,034 miles

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

Baffles rattling in exhaust

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both inner rear side lamp bulbs in-op

front suspension cross bar bent and touching main subframe

nearside front headlamp protector missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,275 miles

suspect front brake pads seized in calipers

Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wiper blades split

suspect front brake pads seized in calipers

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,632 miles

both rear outer headrests removed

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 RFL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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