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HK04 DKA

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,402 mi
Last recorded172,402 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 DKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 172,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 172,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 167,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,094 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 161,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 161,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 156,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 146,773 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 146,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,131 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 141,126 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,988 miles

could not check all of the rear seatbelts they were obstructed by wooden dog bed

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,345 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,226 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,013 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 79,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

all discs lipped

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

all discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,044 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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HK04 DKA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HK04 DKA, 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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HK04 DKA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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