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BK04 HFF

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 84,865 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,584 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,812 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,587 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 63,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 53,274 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,701 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 48,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,738 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 46,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 46,590 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,739 miles

Air bag light on....this will be a failure next year

Cracks / splits in the n/s/r and o/s/r tyre's

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

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

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

Pass 9 May 2011 38,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,022 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 30,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 26,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,851 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 21,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HFF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BK04 HFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 HFF registered?

BK04 HFF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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