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BG04 HVW

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall is damaged.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 67,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,847 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,056 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,056 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,785 miles

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 6,101 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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BG04 HVW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG04 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 HVW registered?

BG04 HVW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BG04 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 HVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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