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DG04 HCH

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,286 mi
Last recorded205,286 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 HCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 205,286 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 205,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 196,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 177,258 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 176,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 156,479 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 156,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 152,101 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre inner edge on limit

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Apr 2014 152,044 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre inner edge on limit

oil leak engine

Pass 15 Apr 2013 147,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 138,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 125,497 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 125,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,496 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 113,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 106,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 106,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,347 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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DG04 HCH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG04 HCH, 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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DG04 HCH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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