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BG04 HWH

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 110,052 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner tyre wear

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear outer inner wear

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,119 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,977 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,166 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,889 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 HWH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG04 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

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

Is BG04 HWH safe to buy?

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