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BK04 HFC

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,185 mi
Last recorded176,185 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,185 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 176,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 158,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 158,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 132,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 89,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2011 103,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tail lamp inop

Pass 23 Dec 2011 103,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tail lamp inop

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,321 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split from end.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

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 HFC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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