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DH04 BFP

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,032 mi
Last recorded115,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,032 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 115,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Condition of wheel bearing not checked,nearside and offside rear

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,009 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2015 104,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 95,127 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,930 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 85,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,437 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,027 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,321 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,155 miles

front n/s tyre just legal

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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DH04 BFP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DH04 BFP, 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 DH04 BFP registered?

DH04 BFP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2004.

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