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BT04 XHW

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,251 mi
Last recorded116,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + tread low ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 23 Jul 2021 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + tread low ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes grease covered

Fail 27 Jul 2020 112,535 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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes grease covered

Pass 15 May 2019 109,633 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 109,633 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 102,280 miles

Nearside Rear Outer outer sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Rear parking brake recording little effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 94,870 miles

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

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

Offside rear handbrake efficiency could be better.

Pass 21 May 2016 91,538 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 91,522 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

tow bar mounts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,517 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 83,556 miles

advise cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

spare tyre missing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 45,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,297 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,104 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,404 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,404 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

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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BT04 XHW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT04 XHW, 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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BT04 XHW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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