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BG04 HWD

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,028 mi
Last recorded39,028 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r inner side lamp not working.

Pass 24 Sep 2022 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,811 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp washer wipers , blades split

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

Nearside rear tyre 9 years old

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

Offside front tyre 9 years old

Fail 28 Sep 2021 33,811 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp washer wipers , blades split

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

Nearside rear tyre 9 years old

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside front tyre 9 years old

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,880 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,269 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 27,269 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,528 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,439 miles

All four tyres slight cracks in treads

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,482 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 HWD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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