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OV04 ZBN

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,574 mi
Last recorded133,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 133,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 131,812 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 131,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 128,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 122,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 117,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 117,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 114,754 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 114,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 113,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 111,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear around tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,532 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 108,532 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,378 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,420 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,677 miles

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

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

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 ZBN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV04 ZBN registered?

OV04 ZBN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is OV04 ZBN safe to buy?

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