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BG04 HVY

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,951 mi
Last recorded50,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,616 miles

All suspension components have age related corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 46,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,409 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,409 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,197 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 HVY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HVY, 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 BG04 HVY registered?

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

Is BG04 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 HVY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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