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EN04 HNB

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,555 mi
Last recorded140,555 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 HNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 132,869 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,196 miles

Rear No plate delaminating

Light fluffing on drivers seat belt

Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,196 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Light fluffing on drivers seat belt

Nearside rear disc pads close to limit

Rear No plate delaminating

Unable to check offside rear wheel bearing for roughness due to brake bind 67kg

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light staying on

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,844 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 53,405 miles

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 exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,405 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,963 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,963 miles

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,819 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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EN04 HNB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EN04 HNB, 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 EN04 HNB registered?

EN04 HNB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is EN04 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 HNB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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