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BW04 HZH

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,544 mi
Last recorded160,544 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 HZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 160,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 152,564 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 149,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 149,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 14 Feb 2019 146,618 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,919 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,565 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 118,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 118,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 115,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 105,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,144 miles

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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BW04 HZH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BW04 HZH, 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 BW04 HZH registered?

BW04 HZH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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