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BK04 HDG

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,046 mi
Last recorded125,046 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 125,046 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Mar 2022 120,841 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Mar 2022 120,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,022 miles

All front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm n/s/f worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side marker bulb in-op

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 115,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm n/s/f worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side marker bulb in-op

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 102,836 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,618 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,693 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 89,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,800 miles

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 14 May 2013 79,646 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 75,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

n/s+o/s rear outer side lights not working

service light on

Pass 17 May 2011 70,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid down

front brake disc's + pads worn

n/s+o/s rear outer side lights not working

o/s front tyre on legal limit

service light on

Fail 17 May 2011 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid down

front brake disc's + pads worn

n/s+o/s rear outer side lights not working

o/s front tyre on legal limit

service light on

Pass 14 May 2010 62,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,325 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front side light starting to dull

Fail 11 May 2009 53,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rear inner side light not working

o/s front tyre on legal limit

service light on

Pass 11 May 2009 53,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s rear inner side light not working

o/s front tyre on legal limit

service light on

Pass 8 May 2008 45,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in n/s front tyre + on legal limit

Pass 29 May 2007 36,505 miles

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

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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BK04 HDG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK04 HDG, 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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BK04 HDG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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