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VA04 EJF

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 156,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres VERY HEAVILY worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 154,012 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 154,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 150,160 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 150,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 146,320 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 146,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,685 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,685 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 137,170 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 137,163 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 118,446 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 109,090 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 109,090 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 92,315 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 92,312 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 83,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 66,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 58,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,589 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,232 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 28,232 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VA04 EJF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VA04 EJF, 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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What year was VA04 EJF registered?

VA04 EJF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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