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DA04 HMD

2005 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

222,472 mi
Last recorded222,472 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 HMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 222,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 203,605 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 203,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective faded affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering component leaking area of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive covers prevent further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 186,307 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 11 Jan 2022 173,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 163,996 miles

front discs scored

Pass 16 Aug 2019 152,972 miles

Offside Rear iight crached

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

advise handbrake lever travel

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,285 miles

2 rear tyres worn on edges

front discs scored

nsf tyre worn low

osf inner steering boot has slight split

rear discs scored

Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,826 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,044 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 117,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 109,112 miles

advise offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,267 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,568 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,567 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 66,698 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,555 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.Wearing abit on the outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,805 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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DA04 HMD is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 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 DA04 HMD, 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 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA04 HMD is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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