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BG04 HWJ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,631 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,836 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HWJ 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 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 BG04 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

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

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