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VE04 KKV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,931 mi
Last recorded156,931 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 KKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 156,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 142,038 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside bottom corner , not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 142,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside bottom corner , not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,519 miles

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

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

nearside front top shock mount noisy

Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 111,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

osf top mount noisy

Fail 25 May 2023 111,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear disc red ( overheated )

osf top mount noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,456 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust joint deteriorated

offside front top mount rough on rotation

Pass 20 May 2021 102,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre/rear exhaust joint deteriorated

offside front top mount rough on rotation

Fail 8 May 2021 102,580 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre/rear exhaust joint deteriorated

offside front top mount rough on rotation

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,832 miles

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,280 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,280 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 86,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 81,748 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 81,748 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,989 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 77,989 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 74,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,102 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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VE04 KKV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE04 KKV, 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 VE04 KKV registered?

VE04 KKV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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