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VO04 NCY

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 NCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,319 miles

Nearside Front wing slight surafce rust

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch slight rust

underbody suface corroded inc. suspension componets covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jun 2026 71,319 miles

Nearside Front wing slight surafce rust

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch slight rust

underbody suface corroded inc. suspension componets covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2025 67,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 67,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure inner arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 64,180 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All perished and or signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,660 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 55,660 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,933 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 53,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,339 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2019 48,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight cracking to tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Slight cracking to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Pipe to caliper flexy (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Slight cracking to tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Slight cracking to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,070 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,276 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,001 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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VO04 NCY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO04 NCY, 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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VO04 NCY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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