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HJ04 XVN

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,589 mi
Last recorded188,589 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 188,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner tie rod bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 130,626 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 129,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 104,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,533 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,533 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 111,255 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,771 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,771 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,482 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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HJ04 XVN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ04 XVN, 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 HJ04 XVN registered?

HJ04 XVN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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