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FE04 HFU

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,538 mi
Last recorded128,538 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 HFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,646 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,134 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 38,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,613 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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FE04 HFU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FE04 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE04 HFU registered?

FE04 HFU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is FE04 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 HFU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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