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EJ53 HNW

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,650 mi
Last recorded108,650 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 105,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,966 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 93,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner non obligatory side lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,633 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,633 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 566 (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front marker lamp damaged and inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp images vague due to deteriorated beam deflectors

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front maker lamp damaged and not working

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,371 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front maker lamp damaged and not working

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,542 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/front side marker lens broken.

outer sills covered with plastic trims.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,542 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s/front side marker lens broken.

outer sills covered with plastic trims.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f running lamp lens damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,880 miles

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

rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,986 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Repaired Area On Front Windscreen Only Just Acceptable--Recommend Futher Attention

brake fluid level slightly low

rear tyres tread wear uneven,slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level slightly low

rear tyres tread wear uneven,slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,149 miles

headlamp aim at lower limit

stonechip zone A/B - just acceptable

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,196 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet no.150685087020 Dated 26/03/2007

Fail 26 Mar 2007 35,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1 of 2 nsr side lights not working

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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EJ53 HNW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EJ53 HNW, 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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EJ53 HNW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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