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RO04 VDE

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 VDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 77,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,365 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 77,365 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,434 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,760 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,856 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,101 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,740 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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RO04 VDE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RO04 VDE, 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 RO04 VDE registered?

RO04 VDE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is RO04 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 VDE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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