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AJ04 HGN

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,009 mi
Last recorded166,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 166,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked on letter "H" (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 154,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 140,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 140,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle plastic casing is broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 125,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,499 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inside edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked / perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,617 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 28,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ04 HGN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ04 HGN, 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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AJ04 HGN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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