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EF04 BHY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,913 mi
Last recorded116,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 116,913 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

side markers

Fail 20 May 2026 116,734 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

side markers

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,114 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2025 111,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2024 103,346 miles

Offside Amber side marker lights not working

Fail 31 May 2024 103,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Amber side marker lights not working

Pass 15 May 2023 97,834 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 94,895 miles

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2022 94,895 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,073 miles

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,885 miles

rear exhaust flange deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,752 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,111 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,627 miles

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,028 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,028 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,317 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2013 59,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 52,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,766 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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EF04 BHY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EF04 BHY, 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 EF04 BHY registered?

EF04 BHY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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