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VA04 RZT

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,856 mi
Last recorded125,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 RZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 125,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake line burst (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 4 times exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,442 miles

Handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 9 Jul 2025 117,288 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 107,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 78,322 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 78,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 71,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,058 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 41,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,458 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 26,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 26,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 17,291 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 17,291 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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VA04 RZT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VA04 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

VA04 RZT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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