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BG04 HWK

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,589 mi
Last recorded86,589 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 86,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 73,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,283 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 10%.

front to rear x2 metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter appears to be leaking grease.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 64,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 10%.

front to rear x2 metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter appears to be leaking grease.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively split/deteriorated.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dash showing service due/overdue

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dash showing service due/overdue

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,309 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,781 miles

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,616 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 44,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,725 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,809 miles

offside rear tyre valve perrished

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HWK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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