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BK04 NHM

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,054 mi
Last recorded138,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 138,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ADJACENT TO FUEL TANK, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ADJACENT TO FUEL TANK, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 127,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 121,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,007 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 116,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,723 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,035 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 58,708 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2007 58,707 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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 NHM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NHM, 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 BK04 NHM registered?

BK04 NHM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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