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EF04 BHU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,759 mi
Last recorded221,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 221,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 219,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 215,672 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 211,457 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 208,462 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 208,462 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 204,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 199,692 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damaged & perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 199,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 195,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 188,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 188,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 180,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 165,780 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 165,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 154,466 miles

handbrake lever reserve travel high

poss.ex.blow at front under load

Fail 30 Apr 2013 154,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

poss.ex.blow at front under load

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake lever reserve travel high

Pass 23 Apr 2012 140,995 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 140,995 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 129,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

rear brake discs lipped & corroded.(pads ok)

Pass 5 May 2011 129,745 miles

rear brake discs lipped & corroded.(pads ok)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,560 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 98,560 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,894 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 79,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,281 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF04 BHU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF04 BHU, 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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EF04 BHU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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