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BN54 HYA

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,749 mi
Last recorded113,749 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 113,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 102,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,278 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,889 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 56,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,131 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 52,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,231 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,476 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,469 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,467 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN54 HYA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN54 HYA, 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 BN54 HYA registered?

BN54 HYA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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