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ST04 KNZ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,326 mi
Last recorded67,326 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 KNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 67,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount bearing deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount bearing deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,514 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 58,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

coolant leak from radiator to header tank small hose

Fail 9 Feb 2023 46,584 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

coolant leak from radiator to header tank small hose

Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,009 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 35,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,254 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 31,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,970 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,743 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 29,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 28,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 24,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 19,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,022 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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ST04 KNZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST04 KNZ, 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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ST04 KNZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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