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OV04 UNW

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,501 mi
Last recorded212,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 212,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 206,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 206,436 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 194,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 188,153 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 188,153 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 177,150 miles

Offside Front STRUT TOP BEARING STIFF

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 168,339 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 168,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 147,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 127,281 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 127,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,754 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 89,754 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 71,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear directional indicaters slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Jan 2015 71,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear directional indicaters slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,113 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 55,951 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,760 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 33,668 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 UNW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNW, 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 UNW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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